CVE-2010-2725: Input Validation

Published Aug 4, 2010
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Updated

BarnOwl before 1.6.2 does not check the return code of calls to the (1) ZPending and (2) ZReceiveNotice functions in libzephyr, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

21 affected components
BarnOwl BarnOwl<=1.6.1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.0.0
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.0.1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.0.2
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.0.2.1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.0.3
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.0.4
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.0.4.1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.0.5
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.1.1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.2
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.2.1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.3
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.4
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.4-rc1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.5
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.5-rc1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.5-rc2
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.5.1
BarnOwl BarnOwl=1.6

Event History

Aug 4, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2725?

CVE-2010-2725 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-2725?

To mitigate CVE-2010-2725, upgrade to BarnOwl version 1.6.2 or later.

3

What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2010-2725?

CVE-2010-2725 is caused by the lack of return code checks in the ZPending and ZReceiveNotice functions.

4

Which versions of BarnOwl are affected by CVE-2010-2725?

All versions of BarnOwl prior to 1.6.2 are affected by CVE-2010-2725.

5

Can CVE-2010-2725 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-2725 can be exploited by remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

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