CVE-2012-6090: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 04 2013(Updated: )
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the expand function in os/pl-glob.c in SWI-Prolog before 6.2.5 and 6.3.x before 6.3.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SWI-Prolog | <=6.2.4 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.50 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.51 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.52 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.53 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.54 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.55 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.56 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.57 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.58 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.59 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.61 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.62 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.63 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.6.64 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.8.0 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.8.1 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.8.2 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.8.3 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.10.0 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.10.1 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.10.2 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.10.3 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.10.4 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =5.10.5 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.0.0 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.0.1 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.0.2 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.2.0 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.2.1 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.2.2 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.2.3 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.3.0 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.3.1 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.3.2 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.3.3 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.3.4 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.3.5 | |
| SWI-Prolog | =6.3.6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-6090?
CVE-2012-6090 is classified as a high severity vulnerability as it can lead to denial of service or potentially allow remote code execution.
Which SWI-Prolog versions are affected by CVE-2012-6090?
CVE-2012-6090 affects SWI-Prolog versions prior to 6.2.5 and 6.3.x prior to 6.3.7.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6090?
To fix CVE-2012-6090, upgrade SWI-Prolog to version 6.2.5 or later, or to 6.3.7 or later.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-6090?
CVE-2012-6090 can be exploited through crafted filenames that trigger stack-based buffer overflows.
What impact can CVE-2012-6090 have on a system?
Exploitation of CVE-2012-6090 can cause application crashes leading to denial of service, and may also allow arbitrary code execution.
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- version/swi-prolog/5.6.55
- version/swi-prolog/5.6.56
- version/swi-prolog/5.6.57
- version/swi-prolog/5.6.58
- version/swi-prolog/5.6.59
- version/swi-prolog/5.6.61
- version/swi-prolog/5.6.62
- version/swi-prolog/5.6.63
- version/swi-prolog/5.6.64
- version/swi-prolog/5.8.0
- version/swi-prolog/5.8.1
- version/swi-prolog/5.8.2
- version/swi-prolog/5.8.3
- version/swi-prolog/5.10.0
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- version/swi-prolog/6.3.3
- version/swi-prolog/6.3.4
- version/swi-prolog/6.3.5
- version/swi-prolog/6.3.6