Phillip Lougher squashfs up to 4.2 unsquashfs.c queue_init numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Phillip Lougher squashfs up to 4.2. The impacted element is the function queue_init of the file unsquashfs.c of the component squashfs. The manipulation leads to numeric error. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2012-4025. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Phillip Lougher squashfs up to 4.2. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function queue_init of the file unsquashfs.c of the component squashfs. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-189. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Integer overflow in the queue_init function in unsquashfs.c in unsquashfs in Squashfs 4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted block_log field in the superblock of a .sqsh file, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

The weakness was presented 07/19/2012 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2012-4025 since 07/16/2012. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 63234 (Fedora 18 : squashfs-tools-4.2-5.fc18 (2012-19056)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora 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 (77100), Tenable (63234), SecurityFocus (BID 54610†), OSVDB (83899†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37690†). See VDB-61342 for similar entry. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 63234
Nessus Name: Fedora 18 : squashfs-tools-4.2-5.fc18 (2012-19056)
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OpenVAS ID: 864937
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for squashfs-tools FEDORA-2012-19203
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03/23/2015 +827 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-4025 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4025
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61343
X-Force: 77100
SecurityFocus: 54610 - Squashfs Stack-Based and Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 83899
Vulnerability Center: 37690 - Squashfs 4.2 and Earlier Remote Heap-Based Buffer Overflow via a Crafted .sqsh File, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/06/2021 14:01
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (65), 04/22/2017 17:10 (5), 12/06/2021 14:01 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:835:103

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