Tcl 8.5a5 on Windows Registry Key Tcl/Tk memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Tcl 8.5a5 on Windows. Impacted is an unknown function of the file Tcl/Tk of the component Registry Key Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2007-2877. The attack can only be performed from the local network. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Tcl 8.5a5 on Windows. Affected is some unknown functionality of the file Tcl/Tk of the component Registry Key Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in tcl/win/tclWinReg.c in Tcl (Tcl/Tk) before 8.5a6 allows local users to gain privileges via long registry key paths.

The weakness was released 05/25/2007 by Martin Lemburg (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sourceforge.net. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-2877 since 05/29/2007. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 8.4.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (34515), OSVDB (36528†) and Secunia (SA25401†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tcl 8.4.15

Timelineinfo

05/25/2007 🔍
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05/29/2007 +3 days 🔍
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06/01/2007 +3 days 🔍
04/06/2019 +4327 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: sourceforge.net
Researcher: Martin Lemburg
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-2877 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-2877
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3096
X-Force: 34515 - Tcl tclWinReg.c buffer overflow, High Risk
Secunia: 25401 - Tcl Windows Registry Key Buffer Overflow, Less Critical
OSVDB: 36528 - Tcl (Tcl/Tk) tcl/win/tclWinReg.c Registry Key Path Local Overflow

Entryinfo

Created: 06/01/2007 17:12
Updated: 04/06/2019 08:50
Changes: 06/01/2007 17:12 (53), 04/06/2019 08:50 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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