CVE-2010-3308: Code Injection
First published: Tue Oct 05 2010(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in programs/pluto/xauth.c in the client in Openswan 2.6.26 through 2.6.28 might allow remote authenticated gateways to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a long cisco_banner (aka server_banner) field.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openswan | =2.6.26 | |
| Openswan | =2.6.27 | |
| Openswan | =2.6.28 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openswan.org/download/CVE-2010-3308/CVE-2010-3308.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2526
- http://www.openswan.org/download/CVE-2010-3308/openswan-2.6.26-2.6.28-CVE-2010-330x.patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43588
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-October/049073.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41769
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-October/049053.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-October/048999.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024749
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0892.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3308?
CVE-2010-3308 is rated as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3308?
To fix CVE-2010-3308, upgrade Openswan to a version later than 2.6.28 where the vulnerability is patched.
Who is impacted by CVE-2010-3308?
CVE-2010-3308 affects users of Openswan versions 2.6.26 through 2.6.28.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-3308?
CVE-2010-3308 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to the handling of long input in the cisco_banner field.
Can CVE-2010-3308 lead to data compromise?
Yes, CVE-2010-3308 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data compromise.
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