CVE-2009-3111
First published: Wed Sep 09 2009(Updated: )
The rad_decode function in FreeRADIUS before 1.1.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (radiusd crash) via zero-length Tunnel-Password attributes, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 7.6 through 8.11. NOTE: this is a regression error related to CVE-2003-0967.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | <=1.1.7 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.0.0 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.9 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.1.5 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.9.2 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.1.0 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.1.3 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.3 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.9.1 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.4 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.0.1 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.8.1 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.0.4 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.0.2 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.5 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.0.5 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.0.3 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.2 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =1.1.6 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.8 | |
| FreeRADIUS FreeRADIUS | =0.9.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.freeradius.org/pipermail/freeradius-users/2009-September/msg00242.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/09/1
- http://github.com/alandekok/freeradius-server/commit/860cad9e02ba344edb0038419e415fe05a9a01f4
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1451.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00004.html
- http://intevydis.com/vd-list.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36263
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36509
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9919
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3111?
CVE-2009-3111 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service attacks due to crashes in the FreeRADIUS server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3111?
To fix CVE-2009-3111, upgrade to FreeRADIUS version 1.1.8 or later.
What is affected by CVE-2009-3111?
CVE-2009-3111 affects FreeRADIUS versions prior to 1.1.8.
Can CVE-2009-3111 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3111 can be exploited remotely via zero-length Tunnel-Password attributes.
What kind of impact does CVE-2009-3111 have?
CVE-2009-3111 can cause the radiusd server to crash, leading to service unavailability.
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