Remote code execution in GNOME libgda

1) Format string error

EUVDB-ID: #VU66989

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2005-2958

CWE-ID: CWE-134 - Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a format string error within the gda_log_error() and gda_log_message() function in gda-log.c. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted input that contains format string specifiers and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libgda: 0.2.91 - 1.2.1

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgda:0.2.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgda:0.2.92:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libgda:0.2.93:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-871
https://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-01.xml
https://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:203
https://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_27_sr.html
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-November/msg00013.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15200
https://usn.ubuntu.com/212-1/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.