Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (TZ) file, as demonstrated using vsftpd.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | <= 2.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dividead.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/glibc-timezone-integer-overflow/Exploit
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2011-December/084452.html
- http://sourceware.org/git/?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=97ac2654b2d831acaa18a2b018
- http://sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2011-12/msg00037.htmlExploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761245
- http://dividead.wordpress.com/2009/06/01/glibc-timezone-integer-overflow/Exploit
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2011-December/084452.html
- http://sourceware.org/git/?p=glibc.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=97ac2654b2d831acaa18a2b018
- http://sourceware.org/ml/libc-alpha/2011-12/msg00037.htmlExploit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=761245
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-5029?
CVE-2009-5029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in the __tzfile_read function in glibc before 2.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted timezone (...
How severe is CVE-2009-5029?
CVE-2009-5029 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-2009-5029?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Glibc.