xchat PySys_SetArgv memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in xchat. Impacted is the function PySys_SetArgv. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-0315. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in xchat (Chat Software) (unknown version). Affected is the function PySys_SetArgv. 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:

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python module in xchat allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).

The weakness was presented 01/28/2009 as Bug 481560 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-0315 since 01/27/2009. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 38048 (Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : xchat (MDVSA-2009:059-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.

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 (48272), Tenable (38048), SecurityFocus (BID 33444†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-21750†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

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Chat Software

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xchat

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3

VulDB Base Score: 9.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 38048
Nessus Name: Mandriva Linux Security Advisory : xchat (MDVSA-2009:059-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 66489
OpenVAS Name: Mandriva Security Advisory MDVSA-2009:059-1 (xchat)
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03/17/2015 +2150 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Bug 481560
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-0315 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-0315
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-46128
X-Force: 48272
SecurityFocus: 33444 - XChat 'PySys_SetArgv' Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 21750 - XChat 2.8.7b Python Module Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability Allows Local Code Execution, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/04/2021 09:33
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (59), 02/06/2017 20:28 (10), 08/04/2021 09:33 (3)
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