WordNet Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

BID:30958

Info

WordNet Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 30958
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-3908
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 01 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 07 2008 07:38PM
Credit: Rob Holland, oCERT Team
Vulnerable: Princeton University WordNet 3.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0
Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

WordNet Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

WordNet is prone to multiple buffer-overflow vulnerabilities because the application fails to properly bounds-check user-supplied input. Specifically, the issues arise from handling command-line arguments, environment variables, and data read from user-supplied dictionaries.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial of service.

The issues affect WordNet 3.0; other versions may also be vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

WordNet Multiple Buffer Overflow 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].

Solution / Fix

WordNet Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Solution:
Fixes are available. Please see the references for more information.


Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0

References

WordNet Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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