Apache Zookeeper up to 3.4.8/3.5.2 C CLI Shell memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Zookeeper up to 3.4.8/3.5.2. This affects an unknown function of the component C CLI Shell. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-5017. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Zookeeper up to 3.4.8/3.5.2. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component C CLI Shell. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the C cli shell in Apache Zookeeper before 3.4.9 and 3.5.x before 3.5.3, when using the "cmd:" batch mode syntax, allows attackers to have unspecified impact via a long command string.

The weakness was published 09/21/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at packetstormsecurity.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-5017 since 05/24/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 93570 (Debian DLA-630-1 : zookeeper 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 276360 (Fedora Security Update for zookeeper (FEDORA-2016-5557ccf1f9)).

Upgrading to version 3.4.9 or 3.5.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (93570) and SecurityFocus (BID 93044†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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

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Nessus ID: 93570
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-630-1 : zookeeper security update
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OpenVAS ID: 867773
OpenVAS Name: Fedora Update for zookeeper FEDORA-2016-5557ccf1f9
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Zookeeper 3.4.9/3.5.3
Patch: 27ecf981a15554dc8e64a28630af7a5c9e2bdf4f

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05/24/2016 🔍
09/18/2016 +117 days 🔍
09/19/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/20/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/21/2016 +1 days 🔍
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09/22/2016 +1 days 🔍
09/28/2024 +2928 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: 138755
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-5017 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-5017
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-91825
SecurityFocus: 93044 - Apache Zookeeper CVE-2016-5017 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 09/22/2016 09:23
Updated: 09/28/2024 23:08
Changes: 09/22/2016 09:23 (61), 04/22/2019 18:41 (13), 09/19/2022 14:23 (5), 09/28/2024 23:08 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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