VDB-70431 · CVE-2014-4502 · BID 68831

sgminer up to 4.2.1 parse_notify Extranonc2_size memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in sgminer up to 4.2.1. This impacts the function parse_notify. Performing a manipulation of the argument Extranonc2_size results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2014-4502. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in sgminer up to 4.2.1. It has been classified as very critical. This affects the function parse_notify. The manipulation of the argument Extranonc2_size 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the parse_notify function in sgminer before 4.2.2, cgminer before 4.3.5, and BFGMiner before 4.1.0 allow remote pool servers to have unspecified impact via a (1) large or (2) negative value in the Extranonc2_size parameter in a mining.subscribe response and a crafted mining.notify request.

The weakness was released 07/23/2014 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2014-4502 since 06/20/2014. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/26/2022).

Upgrading to version 4.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 68831†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-70430. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

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

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: sgminer 4.0.0
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

06/20/2014 🔍
07/23/2014 +33 days 🔍
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03/26/2015 +246 days 🔍
03/26/2022 +2557 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: e1c5050734123973b99d181c45e74b2cbb00272e
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2014-4502 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-4502
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-70431
SecurityFocus: 68831 - Multiple Products 'parse_notify' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/26/2015 12:07
Updated: 03/26/2022 08:48
Changes: 03/26/2015 12:07 (50), 03/11/2019 14:49 (4), 03/26/2022 08:48 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:BD3:103

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