Convert-UUlib malformed parameter buffer overflow
| convert-uulib-bo (20275) |  High Risk |
Description:
Convert-UUlib is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by a certain read operation. By sending a specially-crafted malformed parameter, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system elevated privileges.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 7 |
| Access Vector: | Remote |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | Not Required |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 6.1 |
| Exploitability: | High |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Convert-UUlib (1.051 or later), available from the Convert-UUlib Web page. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of Convert-UUlib (1.051 or later), as listed in GLSA 200504-26. See References.
For SuSE Linux:
Apply the appropriate fixed packages via the SuSE FTP server or the YaST Online Update, as listed in SuSE Security Summary Report SUSE-SR:2005:014. See References.
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Refer to DSA-727-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Barracuda Spam Firewall:
Upgrade to the latest version of Barracuda Spam Firewall with firmware (version 3.3.15.026 or later) or to the latest Virus definition (version 2.0.325 or later). See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
References:
- Convert-UUlib Web page: Convert-UUlib.
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Tue Dec 05 2006 - 22:48:05 CST: Barracuda Convert-UUlib library buffer overflow leads to remote compromise.
- BID-13401: Convert-UUlib Perl Module Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-1349: Buffer overflow in Convert-UUlib (Convert::UUlib) before 1.051 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed parameter to a read operation.
- DSA-727: libconvert-uulib-perl -- buffer overflow
- GLSA-200504-26: Convert-UUlib: Buffer overflow
- MDKSA-2006:022: Updated perl-Convert-UUlib packages fix vulnerability
- SA15130: Perl Convert::UUlib Module Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- SUSE-SR:2005:013: SUSE Security Summary Report
- SUSE-SR:2005:014: SUSE Security Summary Report
Platforms Affected:
- Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall prior to 3.3.15.026
- Barracuda Networks Barracuda Spam Firewall virus definition prior to 2.0.325
- Debian Debian Linux 3.0
- Gentoo Linux
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux LE2005
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux LE2005 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0 X86_64
- Marc Lehmann Convert-UUlib prior to 1.051
- SUSE SuSE Linux
Reported:
Apr 26, 2005
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