GNU Libtool up to 2.2.6a ltdl.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in GNU Libtool up to 2.2.6a. Affected is an unknown function of the file ltdl.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-3736. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GNU Libtool up to 2.2.6a. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file ltdl.c. 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:

ltdl.c in libltdl in GNU Libtool 1.5.x, and 2.2.6 before 2.2.6b, as used in Ham Radio Control Libraries, Q, and possibly other products, attempts to open a .la file in the current working directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

The weakness was published 11/29/2009 as Bug 537941 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2009-3736. 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 67985 (Oracle Linux 3 / 4 / 5 : gcc / gcc4 (ELSA-2010-0039)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Oracle Linux Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165233 (SUSE Security Update for Multiple Packages (SUSE-SR:2010:006)).

Upgrading to version 1.5.10 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (67985), SecurityFocus (BID 37128†), Secunia (SA38696†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24272†). Similar entries are available at VDB-51851, VDB-51775, VDB-51480 and VDB-51427. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 67985
Nessus Name: Oracle Linux 3 / 4 / 5 : gcc / gcc4 (ELSA-2010-0039)
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OpenVAS ID: 66599
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 1958-1 (libtool)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Libtool 1.5.10

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02/27/2025 +3634 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: Bug 537941
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-3736 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-3736
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-50940

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SecurityFocus: 37128 - GNU Libtool 'libltdl' Library Search Path Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 38696
Vulnerability Center: 24272 - GNU Libtool Vulnerability Allows Local Attackers to Gain Elevated Privileges via Trojan Horse File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 02/27/2025 10:51
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (65), 02/17/2017 12:28 (8), 08/28/2021 08:37 (4), 08/28/2021 08:41 (1), 02/27/2025 10:51 (17)
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