Zabbix up to 1.6.7 zbx_get_next_field memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Zabbix up to 1.6.7. Impacted is the function zbx_get_next_field. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-4501. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Zabbix up to 1.6.7 (Network Management Software). This affects the function zbx_get_next_field. 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

The zbx_get_next_field function in libs/zbxcommon/str.c in Zabbix Server before 1.6.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a request that lacks expected separators, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference, as demonstrated using the Command keyword.

The weakness was published 12/31/2009 by Alex as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-4501. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 47179 (Fedora 11 : zabbix-1.6.8-1.fc11 (2010-0278)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116848 (Fedora Update for Zabbix (FEDORA-2010-0266, FEDORA-2010-0278)).

Upgrading to version 1.4.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (54732), Exploit-DB (10432), Tenable (47179), SecurityFocus (BID 37309†) and Secunia (SA37740†). Similar entry is available at VDB-51373. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 47179
Nessus Name: Fedora 11 : zabbix-1.6.8-1.fc11 (2010-0278)
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OpenVAS ID: 861732
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for zabbix FEDORA-2010-0266
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Zabbix 1.4.4

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12/04/2009 🔍
12/14/2009 +10 days 🔍
12/30/2009 +15 days 🔍
12/31/2009 +1 days 🔍
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03/31/2010 +90 days 🔍
03/18/2015 +1813 days 🔍
02/02/2025 +3609 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Alex
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-4501 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4501
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51375
X-Force: 54732
SecurityFocus: 37309 - ZABBIX Denial Of Service and SQL Injection Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 37740
Vulnerability Center: 25210 - Zabbix Server Remote DoS Vulnerability via a Request That Triggers a NULL Pointer Dereference, Medium

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 02/02/2025 20:54
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (60), 02/22/2017 10:53 (10), 08/30/2021 12:36 (4), 08/30/2021 12:44 (2), 01/26/2025 11:54 (25), 02/02/2025 20:54 (1)
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