GNU GLOBAL 'gozilla.c' CVE-2017-17531 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:102248

Info

GNU GLOBAL 'gozilla.c' CVE-2017-17531 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 102248
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2017-17531
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Dec 14 2017 12:00AM
Updated: Dec 14 2017 12:00AM
Credit: Shigio YAMAGUCHI
Vulnerable: GNU GLOBAL 6.5.7
GNU GLOBAL 6.5.6
GNU GLOBAL 6.5.5
GNU GLOBAL 6.5.4
GNU GLOBAL 6.5.3
GNU GLOBAL 6.5.2
GNU GLOBAL 6.5.1
GNU GLOBAL 6.3.4
GNU GLOBAL 6.3.3
GNU GLOBAL 6.3.2
GNU GLOBAL 6.3.1
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.11
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.10
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.9
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.8
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.7
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.6
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.5
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.4
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.2
GNU GLOBAL 6.2.1
GNU GLOBAL 5.8.2
GNU GLOBAL 6.6
GNU GLOBAL 6.5
GNU GLOBAL 6.4
GNU GLOBAL 6.3
GNU GLOBAL 6.2
GNU GLOBAL 6.1
GNU GLOBAL 6.0
GNU GLOBAL 4.8.6
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1 x86_64
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1
+ Turbolinux Turbolinux Desktop 10.0
+ Turbolinux Turbolinux Server 10.0
Not Vulnerable: GNU GLOBAL 6.6.1
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1 x86_64
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1
+ Turbolinux Turbolinux Desktop 10.0
+ Turbolinux Turbolinux Server 10.0

Discussion

GNU GLOBAL 'gozilla.c' CVE-2017-17531 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

GNU GLOBAL is prone to a arbitrary code execution vulnerability.

Successfully exploiting this issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploits will result in denial-of-service conditions.

Versions prior to GNU GLOBAL 6.6.1 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

GNU GLOBAL 'gozilla.c' CVE-2017-17531 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

Solution / Fix

GNU GLOBAL 'gozilla.c' CVE-2017-17531 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

GNU GLOBAL 'gozilla.c' CVE-2017-17531 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

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