mod_cluster 1.2.9 node.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in mod_cluster 1.2.9. The affected element is an unknown function of the file native/mod_manager/node.c. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2016-4459. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in mod_cluster 1.2.9. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the file native/mod_manager/node.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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Stack-based buffer overflow in native/mod_manager/node.c in mod_cluster 1.2.9.

The bug was discovered 10/12/2016. The weakness was released 04/12/2017 by Robert Bost (Website). The advisory is shared at rhn.redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-4459 since 05/02/2016. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 94066 (RHEL 6 : JBoss EAP (RHSA-2016:2055)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Red Hat Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 236998 (Red Hat Update for Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 6.4.10 natives update on RHEL 7(RHSA-2016:2054)).

Upgrading 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 (94066) and SecurityFocus (BID 93555†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-76732, VDB-80577, VDB-90093 and VDB-92170. 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: 94066
Nessus Name: RHEL 6 : JBoss EAP (RHSA-2016:2055)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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05/02/2016 🔍
06/01/2016 +30 days 🔍
10/12/2016 +133 days 🔍
10/13/2016 +1 days 🔍
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04/12/2017 +180 days 🔍
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11/29/2022 +2056 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: RHSA-2016:2055
Researcher: Robert Bost
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-4459 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-4459
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-99721
SecurityFocus: 93555 - Red Hat mod_cluster CVE-2016-4459 Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2016-4459 - mod_cluster - Buffer Overflow Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/13/2017 12:00
Updated: 11/29/2022 07:45
Changes: 04/13/2017 12:00 (65), 08/29/2020 20:23 (10), 11/29/2022 07:33 (4), 11/29/2022 07:39 (1), 11/29/2022 07:45 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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