CVE-2009-1415: Double Free
First published: Thu Apr 30 2009(Updated: )
lib/pk-libgcrypt.c in libgnutls in GnuTLS before 2.6.6 does not properly handle invalid DSA signatures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a malformed DSA key that triggers a (1) free of an uninitialized pointer or (2) double free.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU GnuTLS | <2.6.6 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.5 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.6.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.0.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.5.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.8 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.14 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.4.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.4.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.6.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.11 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.21 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.5 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.11 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.20 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.5 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.2.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.17 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.3.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.24 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.15 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.6.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.21 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.4.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.8 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.1.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.16 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.2.5 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.1.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.8 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.18 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.20 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.1.7 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.1.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.10 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.5.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.22 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.6.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.6.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.1.6 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.4.5 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.5.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.4.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.13 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.9 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.2.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.2.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.11 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.3.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.6.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.19 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.19 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.0.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.6.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.18 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.5.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.9 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.4.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.1.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.4.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.10 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.13 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.8.1a1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.7 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.0.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.19 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.5.5 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.18 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.7 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.3.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.25 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.15 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.1.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.23 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.4.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.3.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.3.5 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.14 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.23 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.6.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.6 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.6 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.2.9 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.17 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.1.8 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.7 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.0.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.6 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.2.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.1.5 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.1 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | <=2.6.5 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.5.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.16 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.7.12 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.16 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.10 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.0.22 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.0.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.3.0 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.6.2 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =2.2.3 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.4.4 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.1.17 | |
| GNU GnuTLS | =1.3.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.encryption.gpg.gnutls.devel/3488
- http://permalink.gmane.org/gmane.comp.encryption.gpg.gnutls.devel/3502
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.encryption.gpg.gnutls.devel/3515
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34842
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022157
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1218
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34783
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:116
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200905-04.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35211
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50445
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50260
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50257
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1415?
The severity of CVE-2009-1415 is classified as high due to the potential for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1415?
To fix CVE-2009-1415, upgrade to GnuTLS version 2.6.6 or later.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2009-1415?
CVE-2009-1415 affects versions of GnuTLS prior to 2.6.6, including those listed from 1.0.0 to 2.6.5.
What impact can CVE-2009-1415 have on my systems?
CVE-2009-1415 can lead to an application crash and may expose systems to further vulnerabilities via malformed DSA keys.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-1415 if I cannot update?
Yes, avoiding the use of DSA signatures or validating inputs can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2009-1415.
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