GNU m4 Format String and Filename Quoting Vulnerabilities
BID:28688
Info
GNU m4 Format String and Filename Quoting Vulnerabilities
| Bugtraq ID: | 28688 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2008-1687 CVE-2008-1688 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Apr 08 2008 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Apr 16 2008 12:28AM |
| Credit: | The vendor disclosed these issues. |
| Vulnerable: |
Slackware Linux 10.2 Slackware Linux 10.1 Slackware Linux 10.0 Slackware Linux 9.1 Slackware Linux 9.0 Slackware Linux 8.1 Slackware Linux 12.0 Slackware Linux 11.0 Slackware Linux -current GNU m4 1.4.10 GNU m4 0 |
| Not Vulnerable: |
GNU m4 1.4.11 |
Discussion
GNU m4 Format String and Filename Quoting Vulnerabilities
GNU m4 is prone to format-string and filename-quoting vulnerabilities.
To exploit these issues, attackers would have to coerce unsuspecting users to use the affected utility on malicious filenames or file content.
Successful exploits of the format-string vulnerability may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary machine code in the context of the affected utility, facilitating the remote compromise of affected computers. The filename-quoting issue may allow malicious users to read or modify unintended files, possibly aiding in further attacks.
Versions prior to GNU m4 1.4.11 are vulnerable.
GNU m4 is prone to format-string and filename-quoting vulnerabilities.
To exploit these issues, attackers would have to coerce unsuspecting users to use the affected utility on malicious filenames or file content.
Successful exploits of the format-string vulnerability may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary machine code in the context of the affected utility, facilitating the remote compromise of affected computers. The filename-quoting issue may allow malicious users to read or modify unintended files, possibly aiding in further attacks.
Versions prior to GNU m4 1.4.11 are vulnerable.
Exploit / POC
GNU m4 Format String and Filename Quoting Vulnerabilities
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].
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 m4 Format String and Filename Quoting Vulnerabilities
Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.
GNU m4 0
GNU m4 1.4.10
Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please see the references for more information.
GNU m4 0
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GNU m4-1.4.11.tar.bz2
http://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/m4/m4-1.4.11.tar.bz2
GNU m4 1.4.10
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GNU m4-1.4.11.tar.bz2
http://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/m4/m4-1.4.11.tar.bz2
References
GNU m4 Format String and Filename Quoting Vulnerabilities
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