#VU66989 Format string error in libgda - CVE-2005-2958

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66989

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libgda
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Gnome Development Team

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

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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/

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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.