IBM AIX 4.3.3/5.1/5.2 dig dns_name_fromtext memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in IBM AIX 4.3.3/5.1/5.2. Affected by this issue is the function dns_name_fromtext of the component dig. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2004-0368. The attack must originate from the local network. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM AIX 4.3.3/5.1/5.2 (Operating System). This affects the function dns_name_fromtext of the component dig. 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, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Double free vulnerability in dtlogin in CDE on Solaris, HP-UX, and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XDMCP packet.

The bug was discovered 03/23/2004. The weakness was shared 04/27/2004 by Dave Aitel with IBM (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at techsupport.services.ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-0368 since 03/23/2004. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1700 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17066 (HP-UX PHSS_30671 : HP-UX running CDE dtlogin, Remote Unauthorized Privileged Access, Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX01038 SSRT4721 rev.2)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family HP-UX Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 95007 (Sun Solaris CDE dtlogin Double Free Vulnerability).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at www-912.ibm.com. A possible mitigation has been published 4 years after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2738.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (15581), Tenable (17066), SecurityFocus (BID 9958†), OSVDB (4556†) and Secunia (SA11210†). Further details are available at aix.software.ibm.com. The entry VDB-640 is related to this item. 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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Nessus ID: 17066
Nessus Name: HP-UX PHSS_30671 : HP-UX running CDE dtlogin, Remote Unauthorized Privileged Access, Denial of Service (DoS) (HPSBUX01038 SSRT4721 rev.2)
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OpenVAS ID: 64774
OpenVAS Name: HP-UX Update for CDE dtlogin HPSBUX01038
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Patch: www-912.ibm.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: techsupport.services.ibm.com
Researcher: Dave Aitel
Organization: IBM
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0368 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0368
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-639

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X-Force: 15581 - Common Desktop Environment dtlogin utility double-free, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 9958 - Common Desktop Environment DTLogin XDMCP Parser Remote Double Free Vulnerability
Secunia: 11210 - Common Desktop Environment dtlogin XDMCP Parsing Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 4556 - CVE-2004-0368 - Open Group - CDE - Double Free Issue
Vulnerability Center: 4143 - Common Desktop Environment Allows Remote Access to the System, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2004 16:04
Updated: 07/13/2025 02:02
Changes: 05/03/2004 16:04 (103), 06/28/2019 11:18 (4), 12/16/2024 03:03 (19), 07/13/2025 02:02 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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