#VU32556 Stack-based buffer overflow in FreeRADIUS - CVE-2014-2015

Vulnerability identifier: #VU32556

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2015

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FreeRADIUS
Server applications / Directory software, identity management

Vendor: FreeRADIUS Server Project

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing a long password hash, as demonstrated by an SSHA hash. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation
The vendor has issued the following versions to address this vulnerability: 2.2.4, 3.0.2.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeRADIUS: 2.2.0 - 3.0.1

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External links
https://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-bugbusters/2014-February/000610.html
https://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-bugbusters/2014-February/000612.html
https://lists.freebsd.org/pipermail/freebsd-bugbusters/2014-February/000616.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1287.html
https://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2122-1
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/18/3
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/65581
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1066761

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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.