Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the split_redraw function in split.c in mtr before 0.73, when invoked with the -p (aka --split) option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted DNS PTR record. NOTE: it could be argued that this is a vulnerability in the ns_name_ntop function in resolv/ns_name.c in glibc and the proper fix should be in glibc; if so, then this should not be treated as a vulnerability in mtr.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff | Mtr | <= 0.72 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.bitwizard.nl/mtr/mtr-0.73.diff
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00001.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2008/May/0488.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30312Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30340
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30359
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30522
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30967
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200806-01.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3903
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0175
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1587
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:176
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/21/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/21/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2357?
CVE-2008-2357 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the split_redraw function in split.c in mtr before 0.73, when invoked with the -p (aka --split) option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted D...
How severe is CVE-2008-2357?
CVE-2008-2357 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2357?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Matt Kimball And Roger Wolff Mtr.