GNU glibc CVE-2013-4237 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:61729

Info

GNU glibc CVE-2013-4237 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 61729
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2013-4237
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 11 2013 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:04PM
Credit: Florian Weimer
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS 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
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 LTSS
+ Linux kernel 2.6.5
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
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

GNU glibc CVE-2013-4237 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

GNU glibc is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts may crash the application, denying service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

GNU glibc CVE-2013-4237 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

GNU glibc CVE-2013-4237 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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


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