GPGME 'status_handler()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	68990
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2014-3564
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jul 30 2014 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 02 2014 01:03PM
Credit:	Tomas Trnka
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 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
Not Vulnerable:

GPGME 'status_handler()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

GPGME is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

GPGME 'status_handler()' Function Heap Based 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].

GPGME 'status_handler()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

GPGME 'status_handler()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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