IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment logging function buffer overflow
| tivoli-provisioning-logging-bo (39819) |  High Risk |
Description:
IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the logging function of the Web server component. By sending an overly large HTTP request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with SYSTEM privileges or cause the server to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, Tivoli Provisioning Manager OS Deployment 5.1.0.3
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server
Remedy:
Apply the latest Fix Pack for IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment (Interim Fix 3, 5.1.0.3 or later), available from the IBM Support & downloads Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- IBM Support & downloads Web site, Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment 5.1.0-TIV-TPMOSD-IF0003 at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24018010.
- iDefense PUBLIC ADVISORY: 01.22.08, IBM Tivoli PMfOSD HTTP Request Method Buffer Overflow Vulnerability at http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=647.
- BID-27387: IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-0401: Buffer overflow in the logging functionality of the HTTP server in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment (TPMfOSD) before 5.1.0.3 Interim Fix 3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via an HTTP request with a long method string to port 443/tcp.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0239: IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment Denial of Service
- SA28604: IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment HTTP Server Buffer Overflow
- SECTRACK ID: 1019249: IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment Buffer Overflow Lets Remote Users Deny Service and Potentially Execute Arbitrary Code
- US-CERT VU#158609: IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment (TPMfOSD) allows buffer overflow via HTTP request
Reported:
Jan 21, 2008
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