YARD RADIUS 1.1.2-4 log.c build_version format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in YARD RADIUS 1.1.2-4. Affected by this vulnerability is the function build_version of the file log.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to format string. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-4147. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in YARD RADIUS 1.1.2-4. It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function build_version of the file log.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Yet Another Radius Daemon (YARD RADIUS) 1.1.2 allow context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a request in the (1) log_msg function in log.c or (2) version or (3) build_version function in version.c.

The weakness was released 08/09/2013 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-4147 since 06/12/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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.

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 (85892), Exploit-DB (38672) and OSVDB (95518†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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06/12/2013 🔍
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03/24/2015 +592 days 🔍
06/14/2025 +3735 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: seclists.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2013-4147 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-4147
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-64636
X-Force: 85892
OSVDB: 95518

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 06/14/2025 04:21
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (46), 03/27/2019 19:41 (3), 06/14/2025 04:21 (27)
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