Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in libcURL and cURL 7.12.1, and...
Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in libcURL and cURL 7.12.1, and possibly other versions, allow remote malicious web servers to execute arbitrary code via base64 encoded replies that exceed the intended buffer lengths when decoded, which is not properly handled by (1) the Curl_input_ntlm function in http_ntlm.c during NTLM authentication or (2) the Curl_krb_kauth and krb4_auth functions in krb4.c during Kerberos authentication.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=110959085507755&w=2
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000940
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=202&type=vulnerabilities
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10273
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12616
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12615
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19423
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=203&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:048
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-20.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-340.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_11_curl.html
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