REDHAT-BUG-1329295: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Apr 21, 2016
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Updated

A null pointer dereference vulnerability was found in function xrealloc() in xlspxmalloc.c in OpenSLP. A remote attacker could potentially crash the server when large number of packets are sent.

Vulnerable code:

void xrealloc(const char file, int line, void ptr, sizet size) { xallocationt x;

if (!ptr) return xmalloc(file, line, size);

if (!size) { xfree(file, line, ptr); return 0; }

x = xmallocfind(ptr); if (x != 0) { void newptr = ptr; if (x->size != size) { newptr = xmalloc(file, line, size); // return 0 if failed from xmalloc memcpy(newptr, ptr, x->size); // it'll cased a null pointer reference xfree(file, line, x); } return newptr; }

if (Gxmallocfh) fprintf(Gxmallocfh, " xrealloc called on " "non-xmalloc'd memory \n");

return 0; }

Affected Software

1 affected component
CentOS OpenSLP Server

Event History

Apr 21, 2016
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:40 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1329295?

The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-1329295 is considered critical due to the potential for remote attackers to crash the server.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1329295?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1329295, update OpenSLP to the latest version where this vulnerability has been patched.

3

What types of systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1329295?

Systems running the OpenSLP software are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1329295.

4

How does REDHAT-BUG-1329295 impact my server?

REDHAT-BUG-1329295 can allow a remote attacker to send a large number of packets, potentially leading to a server crash.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1329295?

Currently, there is no effective workaround for REDHAT-BUG-1329295 other than applying the recommended software updates.

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