GnuTLS 'gnutls_session_get_data()' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:50609

Info

GnuTLS 'gnutls_session_get_data()' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 50609
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2011-4128
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 09 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 10:01PM
Credit: Alban Crequy
Vulnerable: VMWare ESX 4.1
VMWare ESX 4.0
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
Slackware Linux 13.37 x86_64
Slackware Linux 13.37
Slackware Linux 13.1 x86_64
Slackware Linux 13.1
Slackware Linux 13.0 x86_64
Slackware Linux 13.0
Slackware Linux 12.2
Slackware Linux 12.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 5
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2011
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
GNU GnuTLS 3.0.6
GNU GnuTLS 2.12.13
Gentoo Linux
Avaya Proactive Contact 5.0
Avaya IQ 5.2
Avaya IQ 5.1.1
Avaya IQ 5.1
Avaya IQ 5
Avaya IP Office Application Server 8.0
Avaya IP Office Application Server 7.0
Avaya IP Office Application Server 6.1
Avaya IP Office Application Server 6.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000M Signaling Server 7.5
Avaya Communication Server 1000M Signaling Server 7.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000M Signaling Server 6.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000M 7.5
Avaya Communication Server 1000M 7.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000M 6.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000E Signaling Server 7.5
Avaya Communication Server 1000E Signaling Server 7.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000E Signaling Server 6.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000E 7.5
Avaya Communication Server 1000E 7.0
Avaya Communication Server 1000E 6.0
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0.2
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0.1
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0 SP3
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0 SP2
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0
Avaya Aura System Platform 1.0
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.2
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1.3
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1.2
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1.1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1 SP2
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1 Sp1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.0 SP1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.0
Avaya Aura System Manager 5.2
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.2.1
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.1.3
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.1.2
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.1.1
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.2
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.1 SP2
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.1 Sp1
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.1
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.0 SP1
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.0
Avaya Aura Session Manager 5.2 SP2
Avaya Aura Session Manager 5.2 SP1
Avaya Aura Session Manager 5.2
Avaya Aura Session Manager 1.1
Avaya Aura Session Manager 1.0
Avaya Aura Presence Services 6.1.1
Avaya Aura Presence Services 6.1
Avaya Aura Presence Services 6.0
Avaya Aura Messaging 6.1
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Aura Messaging 6.0.1
Avaya Aura Messaging 6.0
Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Utility Services 6.2
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Utility Services 6.1
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Aura Communication Manager Utility Services 6.0
Avaya Aura Communication Manager 6.0.1
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Avaya Aura Communication Manager 6.0
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 5.2.1
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 6.1.1
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 6.1
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 5.2.3
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 5.2.2
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 5.2
Not Vulnerable: GNU GnuTLS 3.0.7
GNU GnuTLS 2.12.23

Discussion

GnuTLS 'gnutls_session_get_data()' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

GnuTLS is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data.

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

Exploit / POC

GnuTLS 'gnutls_session_get_data()' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

GnuTLS 'gnutls_session_get_data()' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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


Slackware Linux 12.2

Slackware Linux 13.1 x86_64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64

Slackware Linux 13.1

Slackware Linux 12.1

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

References

GnuTLS 'gnutls_session_get_data()' Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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