RSyslog Function Imfile Module Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:51171

Info

RSyslog Function Imfile Module Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 51171
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2011-4623
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Dec 22 2011 12:00AM
Updated: Jan 06 2015 01:01AM
Credit: Peter Eisentraut
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.04 amd64
RSyslog RSyslog 4.1.1
RSyslog RSyslog 4.1
RSyslog RSyslog 3.21.9
RSyslog RSyslog 3.20.2
RSyslog RSyslog 3.20.1
RSyslog RSyslog 3.20
RSyslog RSyslog 3.12.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.1
Gentoo Linux
Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0
+ 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
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

RSyslog Function Imfile Module Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

RSyslog Function Imfile Module 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 recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

RSyslog Function Imfile Module Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

References

RSyslog Function Imfile Module Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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