GNU Coreutils 'src/sort.c' Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID:	74688
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2015-4041 CVE-2015-4042
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	May 15 2015 12:00AM
Updated:	Aug 12 2015 10:23PM
Credit:	Timo Böhme
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

GNU Coreutils 'src/sort.c' Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

GNU Coreutils is prone to multiple buffer-overflow vulnerabilities because it fails to properly bounds-check user-supplied data before copying it into an insufficiently sized buffer.

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

GNU Coreutils 'src/sort.c' Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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].

GNU Coreutils 'src/sort.c' Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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

GNU Coreutils 'src/sort.c' Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

References:

• Coreutils Homepage (GNU)