NetBSD 'proplib' Library XML Processing Null Pointer Exception Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:35466

Info

NetBSD 'proplib' Library XML Processing Null Pointer Exception Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 35466
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 23 2009 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 23 2009 04:59PM
Credit: Adam Hamsik
Vulnerable: NetBSD NetBSD 4.0.1
NetBSD NetBSD 4.0
Not Vulnerable: NetBSD NetBSD 4.0.2
NetBSD NetBSD 5.0
NetBSD NetBSD 4.1

Discussion

NetBSD 'proplib' Library XML Processing Null Pointer Exception Denial Of Service Vulnerability

The 'proplib' library in NetBSD is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability because it fails to properly process certain XML data.

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to crash an application or kernel driver that uses the library, effectively denying service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

NetBSD 'proplib' Library XML Processing Null Pointer Exception Denial Of Service 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

NetBSD 'proplib' Library XML Processing Null Pointer Exception Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for details.

References

NetBSD 'proplib' Library XML Processing Null Pointer Exception Denial Of Service Vulnerability

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