Ingres database server 2.6 uuid_from_char memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Ingres database server 2.6. This impacts the function uuid_from_char. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-3338. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ingres database server 2.6 (Database Software) and classified as very critical. This issue affects the function uuid_from_char. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Ingres database server 2006 9.0.4, r3, 2.6, and 2.5, as used in multiple CA (Computer Associates) products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) uuid_from_char or (2) duve_get_args functions.

The weakness was shared 06/25/2007 by Chris Anley with NGSSoftware (Website). The advisory is shared at supportconnectw.ca.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-3338 since 06/21/2007. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/20/2019).

A public exploit has been developed in Python. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 12027. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 11560.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (34998), Exploit-DB (14646), SecurityFocus (BID 24585†), OSVDB (37483†) and Secunia (SA25756†). The entries VDB-37408, VDB-37407, VDB-37401 and VDB-85865 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Snort ID: 12027
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06/21/2007 🔍
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07/20/2019 +1588 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: supportconnectw.ca.com
Researcher: Chris Anley
Organization: NGSSoftware
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-3338 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-3338
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-37409
X-Force: 34998
SecurityFocus: 24585 - Ingress Database Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 25756
OSVDB: 37483 - Ingres Database uuid_from_char Function Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 15449 - Ingres Database Buffer Overflows Allows Code Execution, Critical
Vupen: ADV-2007-2288

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/15/2015 15:58
Updated: 07/20/2019 21:34
Changes: 03/15/2015 15:58 (78), 07/20/2019 21:34 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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