GNU glibc up to 2.9 stdlib/strfmon_l.c __vstrfmon_l numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU glibc. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function __vstrfmon_l in the library stdlib/strfmon_l.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to numeric error. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-4881. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNU glibc (Software Library). This vulnerability affects the function __vstrfmon_l in the library stdlib/strfmon_l.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-189. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the __vstrfmon_l function in stdlib/strfmon_l.c in the strfmon implementation in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) before 2.10.1 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted format string, as demonstrated by the %99999999999999999999n string, a related issue to CVE-2008-1391.

The weakness was released 06/01/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sourceware.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-4881. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 46861 (Debian DSA-2058-1 : glibc, eglibc - multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 1.09 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (59241), Tenable (46861) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-26034†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-53415. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 46861
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2058-1 : glibc, eglibc - multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 67542
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2058-1 (glibc, eglibc)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: glibc 1.09

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: DSA-2058
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-4881 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-4881
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-53416

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X-Force: 59241
SecurityFocus: 36443
Vulnerability Center: 26034 - GNU glibc 2.10.1 and Earlier Strfmon Implementation Integer Overflow in stdlib/strfmon_l.c, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 09/14/2021 14:37
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (59), 02/27/2017 09:48 (7), 09/14/2021 14:32 (5), 09/14/2021 14:36 (1), 09/14/2021 14:37 (3)
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