xdelta3 up to 3.0.8 Input File xdelta3-main.h main_get_appheader memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in xdelta3 up to 3.0.8. This issue affects the function main_get_appheader in the library xdelta3-main.h of the component Input File Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9765. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in xdelta3 up to 3.0.8. This issue affects the function main_get_appheader in the library xdelta3-main.h of the component Input File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the main_get_appheader function in xdelta3-main.h in xdelta3 before 3.0.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted input file.

The weakness was shared 04/19/2016 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.opensuse.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9765 since 02/08/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 88765 (Debian DLA-417-1 : xdelta3 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 and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168723 (OpenSuSE Security Update for Security xdelta3 (openSUSE-SU-2016:0524-1)).

Upgrading to version 3.0.9 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (88765), SecurityFocus (BID 83109†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57414†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Nessus ID: 88765
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-417-1 : xdelta3 security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703484
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3484-1 (xdelta3 - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: xdelta3 3.0.9
Patch: github.com

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2901-1
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9765 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9765
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82559
SecurityFocus: 83109 - xdelta3 CVE-2014-9765 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 57414 - xdelta <3.0.9 Local Code Execution due to Buffer Overflow in main_get_appheader, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 04/20/2016 11:03
Updated: 12/07/2024 15:53
Changes: 04/20/2016 11:03 (68), 02/01/2019 14:45 (13), 07/25/2022 10:45 (4), 12/07/2024 15:53 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:141:103

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