GNU glibc '__gconv_translit_find()' Function Local Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:68983

Info

GNU glibc '__gconv_translit_find()' Function Local Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 68983
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2014-5119
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jul 31 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 05 2016 09:26PM
Credit: Tavis Ormandy
Vulnerable: SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3 LTSS
+ Linux kernel 2.6.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Long Life 5.6 server
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 5
IBM WebSphere MQ 7.0.1.0
GNU glibc 0
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
CentOS CentOS 6
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

GNU glibc '__gconv_translit_find()' Function Local Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

GNU glibc is prone to a local heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of application. Failed attacks may cause a denial-of-service condition.

This issue is being tracked by Cisco Bug ID CSCuq65975.

Exploit / POC

GNU glibc '__gconv_translit_find()' Function Local Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

The researcher has created an exploit code to demonstrate the issue. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

GNU glibc '__gconv_translit_find()' Function Local Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

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