Nikias Bassen usbmuxd 1.0.5/1.0.6/1.0.7 libusbmuxd/libusbmuxd.c receive_packet memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Nikias Bassen usbmuxd 1.0.5/1.0.6/1.0.7. Affected by this vulnerability is the function receive_packet in the library libusbmuxd/libusbmuxd.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0065. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Nikias Bassen usbmuxd 1.0.5/1.0.6/1.0.7. Affected is the function receive_packet in the library libusbmuxd/libusbmuxd.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:

Heap-based buffer overflow in the receive_packet function in libusbmuxd/libusbmuxd.c in usbmuxd 1.0.5 through 1.0.7 allows physically proximate attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SerialNumber field in a property list.

The weakness was presented 10/06/2012 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0065 since 12/07/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. 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 74561 (openSUSE Security Update : usbmuxd (openSUSE-2012-140)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195125 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Usbmuxd Vulnerability (USN-1354-1)).

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 (72546), Tenable (74561), SecurityFocus (BID 51573†), Secunia (SA47545†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35236†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Nessus ID: 74561
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : usbmuxd (openSUSE-2012-140)
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OpenVAS ID: 863887
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for usbmuxd FEDORA-2012-1192
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12/07/2011 🔍
01/12/2012 +36 days 🔍
01/19/2012 +7 days 🔍
01/19/2012 +0 days 🔍
05/31/2012 +133 days 🔍
10/06/2012 +128 days 🔍
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06/13/2014 +615 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +284 days 🔍
01/05/2025 +3575 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-0065 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0065
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-62568

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X-Force: 72546
SecurityFocus: 51573 - usbmuxd 'libusbmuxd/libusbmuxd.c' Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 47545 - usbmuxd "receive_packet()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Not Critical
Vulnerability Center: 35236 - Usbmuxd Local Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability via a Crafted Packet, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 12:22
Updated: 01/05/2025 14:05
Changes: 03/24/2015 12:22 (61), 04/13/2017 12:55 (13), 12/14/2021 18:19 (3), 01/05/2025 14:05 (16)
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