Graphviz 1.10 2003-09-15 0415 1 lib/graph/parser.c push_subg memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Graphviz 1.10 2003-09-15 0415 1. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function push_subg in the library lib/graph/parser.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-4555. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Graphviz 1.10 2003-09-15 0415 1. It has been declared as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function push_subg in the library lib/graph/parser.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the push_subg function in parser.y (lib/graph/parser.c) in Graphviz 2.20.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or execute arbitrary code via a DOT file with a large number of Agraph_t elements.

The weakness was published 10/14/2008 by Roee Hay as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-4555 since 10/14/2008. The attack can be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/02/2021).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34439 (openSUSE 10 Security Update : graphviz (graphviz-5690)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165684 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update (SUSE-SR:2008:023)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45765), Tenable (34439), SecurityFocus (BID 31648†), Secunia (SA32186†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-19749†). Similar entries are available at VDB-42763, VDB-44752 and VDB-44461. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 34439
Nessus Name: openSUSE 10 Security Update : graphviz (graphviz-5690)
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OpenVAS ID: 61859
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200811-04 (graphviz)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Roee Hay
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2008-4555 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4555
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44485
X-Force: 45765
SecurityFocus: 31648 - Graphviz Graph Parser Remote Stack Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 32186 - Graphviz "push_subg" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
Vulnerability Center: 19749 - Graphviz 2.20.2 Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in the Push_Subg Function in Parser.y, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/02/2021 12:21
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (63), 04/09/2019 08:27 (14), 08/02/2021 12:21 (2)
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