VDB-28192 · CVE-2006-0077 · BID 16118

Richard Dawe File Extattr up to 0.02 file::extattr off-by-one

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Richard Dawe File Extattr up to 0.02. Affected is the function file::extattr. Executing a manipulation can lead to off-by-one. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2006-0077. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Richard Dawe File Extattr up to 0.02 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function file::extattr. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a off-by-one vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-193. A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Off-by-one error in the getfattr function in File::ExtAttr before 0.03 allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow via unspecified attack vectors.

The weakness was disclosed 01/01/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-0077 since 01/03/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 0.03 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 16118†), OSVDB (22160†) and Secunia (SA18253†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Off-by-one
CWE: CWE-193 / CWE-189
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: File Extattr 0.03

Timelineinfo

01/01/2006 🔍
01/02/2006 +0 days 🔍
01/02/2006 +0 days 🔍
01/03/2006 +0 days 🔍
01/03/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3355 days 🔍
01/11/2019 +1401 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-0077 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0077
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-28192
SecurityFocus: 16118 - File::ExtAttr Extended File Attribute Off-By-One Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 18253
OSVDB: 22160 - File::ExtAttr XS getfattr() Overflow
Vupen: ADV-2006-0013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 01/11/2019 12:08
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (51), 01/11/2019 12:08 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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