IBM Communications Server up to 6.1.2 npb_protocol_error GDSID input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Communications Server up to 6.1.2. Affected by this issue is the function npb_protocol_error. Such manipulation of the argument GDSID leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2010-2090. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Communications Server up to 6.1.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function npb_protocol_error. The manipulation of the argument GDSID with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

The npb_protocol_error function in sna V5router64 in IBM Communications Server for Windows 6.1.3 and Communications Server for AIX (aka CSAIX or CS/AIX) in sna.rte before 6.3.1.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via APPC data containing a GDSID variable with a GDS length that is too small.

The weakness was shared 05/27/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-2090 since 05/27/2010. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 6.1.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (58874), SecurityFocus (BID 40372†) and Secunia (SA39909†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Communications Server 6.1.3

Timelineinfo

05/19/2010 🔍
05/26/2010 +7 days 🔍
05/27/2010 +1 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +1757 days 🔍
12/29/2017 +1016 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2010-2090 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2090
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-53384
X-Force: 58874 - IBM Communications Server for AIX APPC denial of service
SecurityFocus: 40372 - IBM Communications Server for AIX Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 39909 - IBM Communications Server APPC Denial of Service Vulnerability, Less Critical
Vupen: ADV-2010-1244

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 12/29/2017 11:55
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (57), 12/29/2017 11:55 (6)
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