CVE-2010-0411: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 28, 2010
·
Updated

Escalated to Bugzilla from IssueTracker

Other sources

Multiple integer signedness errors in the (1) getargv and (2) getcompatargv functions in tapset/auxsyscalls.stp in SystemTap 1.1 allow local users to cause a denial of service (script crash, or system crash or hang) via a process with a large number of arguments, leading to a buffer overflow.

Red Hat

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/systemtap<0:0.6.2-2.el4_8.1
0:0.6.2-2.el4_8.1
redhat/systemtap<0:0.9.7-5.el5_4.3
0:0.9.7-5.el5_4.3
SystemTap SystemTap=1.1

Event History

Jan 28, 2010
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:09 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 29, 2010
CVE Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Feb 8, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0411?

CVE-2010-0411 has a severity rating that allows local users to cause denial of service through a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0411?

To fix CVE-2010-0411, upgrade SystemTap to version 0:0.6.2-2.el4_8.1 or 0:0.9.7-5.el5_4.3.

3

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2010-0411?

CVE-2010-0411 affects local systems running SystemTap version 1.1 and specific Red Hat package versions.

4

What kind of vulnerabilities does CVE-2010-0411 exploit?

CVE-2010-0411 exploits integer signedness errors in the __get_argv and __get_compat_argv functions.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2010-0411?

The potential consequences of CVE-2010-0411 include system crashes, hangs, or crashes in scripts processing a large number of arguments.

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