CHICKEN POSIX 'select()' Function Incomplete Fix Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:59758

CVE-2013-2075 |

Info

CHICKEN POSIX 'select()' Function Incomplete Fix Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 59758
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2013-2075
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 09 2013 12:00AM
Updated: May 13 2013 05:12AM
Credit: Florian Zumbiehl and Joerg Wittenberger
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

CHICKEN POSIX 'select()' Function Incomplete Fix Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

CHICKEN is prone to a remote buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Note: This issue exists due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2012-6122 (BID 57679)

Successfully exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the vulnerable application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

CHICKEN POSIX 'select()' Function Incomplete Fix 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 recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

CHICKEN POSIX 'select()' Function Incomplete Fix Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

References

CHICKEN POSIX 'select()' Function Incomplete Fix Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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