Quagga 0.99.22/0.99.22.1 ospf_api.c new_msg_lsa_change_notify memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Quagga 0.99.22/0.99.22.1. This impacts the function new_msg_lsa_change_notify of the file ospf_api.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-2236. There is no available exploit. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Quagga 0.99.22/0.99.22.1 (Network Routing Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function new_msg_lsa_change_notify of the file ospf_api.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the new_msg_lsa_change_notify function in the OSPFD API (ospf_api.c) in Quagga before 0.99.22.2, when --enable-opaque-lsa and the -a command line option are used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large LSA.

The weakness was presented 10/23/2013 as confirmed git commit (GIT Repository). The advisory is available at git.savannah.gnu.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-2236 since 02/19/2013. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 71097 (Debian DSA-2803-1 : quagga - several vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 157411 (Oracle Enterprise Linux Security Update for quagga (ELSA-2017-0794)).

Upgrading to version 0.99.22.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.savannah.gnu.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (71097), SecurityFocus (BID 60955†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42124†). See VDB-60963, VDB-60557, VDB-60556 and VDB-60555 for similar entries. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 71097
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-2803-1 : quagga - several vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 892803
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2803-1 (quagga - several vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: Quagga 0.99.22.1
Patch: 3f872fe60463a931c5c766dbf8c36870c0023e88

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: DSA-2803
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-2236 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-2236
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-65338

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SecurityFocus: 60955
Vulnerability Center: 42124 - Quagga Before 0.99.22.2 Remote Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Due to a Flaw in the new_msg_lsa_change_notify Function, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 01/08/2022 20:58
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (70), 05/14/2017 09:53 (3), 01/08/2022 20:42 (4), 01/08/2022 20:49 (1), 01/08/2022 20:58 (2)
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