GNU C Library up to 2.14 __tzfile_read numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in GNU C Library up to 2.14. This affects the function __tzfile_read. Executing a manipulation can lead to numeric error. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-5029. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in GNU C Library up to 2.14 (Software Library) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function __tzfile_read. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.

The weakness was released 05/02/2013 by Dan Rosenberg as Bug 761245 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-5029 since 12/09/2010. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70885 (ESXi 5.0 < Build 912577 Multiple Vulnerabilities (remote check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc.. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 216049 (VMWare ESXi 5.1.0 Patch Complete Update 1 Missing (KB2041632)).

Upgrading to version 2.14 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 97ac2654b2d831acaa18a2b018b0736245903fd2 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (36404), Tenable (70885), SecurityFocus (BID 40063†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-34350†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4619, VDB-4675, VDB-4996 and VDB-5407. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 70885
Nessus Name: ESXi 5.0 < Build 912577 Multiple Vulnerabilities (remote check)
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OpenVAS ID: 71964
OpenVAS Name: Slackware Advisory SSA:2012-041-03 glibc
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: C Library 2.14
Patch: 97ac2654b2d831acaa18a2b018b0736245903fd2

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05/02/2010 +335 days 🔍
12/09/2010 +221 days 🔍
01/30/2012 +417 days 🔍
05/02/2013 +458 days 🔍
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03/24/2015 +496 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: Bug 761245
Researcher: Dan Rosenberg
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-5029 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-5029
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64066

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SecurityFocus: 40063 - GNU glibc 'ld.so' ELF Header Parsing Remote Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 34350 - Glibc Library Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution \\ DoS via a Crafted Timezone File, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 12/04/2024 02:26
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (68), 04/09/2017 14:11 (12), 01/02/2022 13:17 (4), 01/02/2022 13:23 (1), 12/04/2024 02:26 (24)
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