REDHAT-BUG-794766: Integer Overflow

Published Feb 17, 2012
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Updated

In the Phrack article "A Eulogy for Format Strings", a researcher using nickname "Captain Planet" reported an integer overflow flaw in the format string protection mechanism offered by FORTIFYSOURCE. A remote attacker could provide a specially crafted executable, leading to FORTIFYSOURCE format string protection mechanism bypass, when executed.

References: http://www.phrack.org/issues.html?issue=67&id=9#article

Upstream bug and Kees Cook's proposed patches: http://sourceware.org/bugzilla/showbug.cgi?id=13656 http://sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2012-02/msg00023.html http://sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2012-02/msg00012.html http://sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2012-02/msg00073.html

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU glibc

Event History

Feb 17, 2012
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:11 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-794766?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-794766 is rated as medium.

2

What vulnerability does REDHAT-BUG-794766 describe?

REDHAT-BUG-794766 describes an integer overflow flaw in the format string protection mechanism provided by FORTIFY_SOURCE.

3

How can I mitigate the risk associated with REDHAT-BUG-794766?

To mitigate the risk of REDHAT-BUG-794766, ensure that software is updated to the latest versions where this vulnerability is addressed.

4

What is the impact of exploiting REDHAT-BUG-794766?

Exploiting REDHAT-BUG-794766 could allow a remote attacker to execute specially crafted executables that may compromise system integrity.

5

Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-794766?

REDHAT-BUG-794766 affects the GNU glibc library.

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