Sybase SQL Anywhere Studio format string
| sybase-sqlanywherestudio-format-string (13944) |  High Risk |
Description:
Sybase SQL Anywhere Studio is vulnerable to a format string attack, caused by a vulnerability in the XP_SPRINTF procedure. A remote attacker, who is authenticated, could exploit this vulnerability to obtain 'dba' privileges in the database or execute arbitrary code on the victim's computer with privileges of the victim.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Sybase SQL Anywhere Studio (version 9 Build 1250 or later), available from the Sybase, Inc. Web site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Wed Dec 10 2003 - 11:09:25 CST : Multiple Vulnerabilities Sybase Anywhere 9.
- Sybase, Inc. Web site: Sybase Inc - SQL Anywhere Studio.
- BID-9191: Adaptive Server Anywhere XP_SPRINTF Format String Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere 9.0
Reported:
Dec 10, 2003
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