Paul's PPP Package up to 2.4.6 plugins/radius/util.c rc_mksid memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Paul's PPP Package up to 2.4.6. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function rc_mksid of the file plugins/radius/util.c. Performing a manipulation with the input 65536 results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2015-3310. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Paul's PPP Package up to 2.4.6. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function rc_mksid of the file plugins/radius/util.c. The manipulation with the input value 65536 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:

Buffer overflow in the rc_mksid function in plugins/radius/util.c in Paul's PPP Package (ppp) 2.4.6 and earlier, when the PID for pppd is greater than 65535, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a start accounting message to the RADIUS server.

The weakness was shared 04/24/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared at bugs.debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2015-3310 since 04/16/2015. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82863 (Debian DLA-205-1 : ppp security update), 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 175368 (Debian Security Update for ppp (DSA 3228-1)).

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 Tenable (82863), SecurityFocus (BID 74163†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-49991†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 82863
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-205-1 : ppp security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703228
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3228-1 (ppp - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2595-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-3310 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3310
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75129

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SecurityFocus: 74163 - PPP 'rc_mksid()' Function Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 49991 - Samba PPP 2.4.6 and Earlier Remote DoS via a Start Accounting Message to the \x27RADUIS\x27 Server, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 04/28/2015 12:10
Updated: 11/25/2024 19:25
Changes: 04/28/2015 12:10 (61), 06/28/2017 06:23 (9), 05/09/2022 19:05 (3), 05/09/2022 19:12 (1), 11/25/2024 19:25 (22)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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