RETIRED:libxslt 'xsltGenerateIdFunction()' Function Heap Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:46818

Info

RETIRED:libxslt 'xsltGenerateIdFunction()' Function Heap Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 46818
Class: Design Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 09 2011 12:00AM
Updated: May 11 2011 03:12PM
Credit: Chris Evans
Vulnerable: XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.24
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.23
+ Conectiva Linux 10.0
+ Conectiva Linux 9.0
+ Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mips
+ Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
+ Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
+ Debian Linux 3.0 arm
+ Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.22
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.21
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.20
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.19
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.18
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.17
+ Conectiva Linux 10.0
+ Conectiva Linux 9.0
+ Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mips
+ Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
+ Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
+ Debian Linux 3.0 arm
+ Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.16
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.15
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.14
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.13
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.12
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.11
+ Conectiva Linux 10.0
+ Conectiva Linux 9.0
+ Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mips
+ Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
+ Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
+ Debian Linux 3.0 arm
+ Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.10
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.9
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.8
XMLSoft libxslt 1.0.33
+ Conectiva Linux 10.0
+ Conectiva Linux 9.0
+ Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mips
+ Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
+ Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
+ Debian Linux 3.0 arm
+ Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
XMLSoft libxslt 1.0.15
+ Conectiva Linux 10.0
+ Conectiva Linux 9.0
+ Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
+ Debian Linux 3.0 mips
+ Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
+ Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
+ Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
+ Debian Linux 3.0 arm
+ Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.26
XMLSoft libxslt 1.1.25
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.13
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.10
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.9
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.8
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.6
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.4
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.3
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.2
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.2
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.17
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.16
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.14
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.13
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.10
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.9
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.9
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.8
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.7
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.6
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.5
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.4
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.3
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.2
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1
Mozilla Firefox 3.5
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.7
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.6
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.14
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.12
Mozilla Firefox 3.6.11
Mozilla Firefox 3.6 Beta 3
Mozilla Firefox 3.6 Beta 2
Mozilla Firefox 3.6
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.17
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.15
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.12
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.11
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8
Apple Safari 5.0.4 for Windows
Apple Safari 5.0.4
Apple Safari 5.0.3 for Windows
Apple Safari 5.0.3
Apple Safari 5.0.2 for Windows
Apple Safari 5.0.2
Apple Safari 5.0.1 for Windows
Apple Safari 5.0.1
Apple Safari 5.0 for Windows
Apple Safari 5.0
Apple iPod Touch 0
Apple iPhone 0
Apple iPad 0
Apple iOS 4.2.1
Apple iOS 4.0.2
Apple iOS 4.0.1
Apple iOS 3.2.2
Apple iOS 3.2.1
Apple iOS 4.3.1
Apple iOS 4.3
Apple iOS 4.2 beta
Apple iOS 4.2
Apple iOS 4.1
Apple iOS 4
Apple iOS 3.2
Apple iOS 3.0
Not Vulnerable: Apple iOS 4.3.2

Discussion

RETIRED:libxslt 'xsltGenerateIdFunction()' Function Heap Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

The 'libxslt' library is prone to a remote information-disclosure vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further attacks.

NOTE: Several web browsers use the 'libxslt' library.

NOTE: This BID is being retired as a duplicate of BID 47668.

Exploit / POC

RETIRED:libxslt 'xsltGenerateIdFunction()' Function Heap Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user into visiting a specially crafted webpage.

Solution / Fix

RETIRED:libxslt 'xsltGenerateIdFunction()' Function Heap Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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

References

RETIRED:libxslt 'xsltGenerateIdFunction()' Function Heap Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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