Vulnerability Description
RPM 4.4.x through 4.9.x, probably before 4.9.1.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an rpm package with crafted headers and offsets that are not properly handled when a package is queried or installed, related to (1) the regionSwab function, (2) the headerLoad function, and (3) multiple functions in rpmio/rpmpgp.c.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rpm | Rpm | <= 4.9.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10691
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00002.html
- http://rpm.org/gitweb?p=rpm.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=11a7e5d95a8ca8c7d4eaff179094a
- http://rpm.org/gitweb?p=rpm.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=a48f0e20cbe2ababc88b2fc52fb7a
- http://rpm.org/wiki/Releases/4.9.1.2#SecurityVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:143
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/09/27/3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1349.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1695-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=741606
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=741612Exploit
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10691
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-11/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3378?
CVE-2011-3378 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). RPM 4.4.x through 4.9.x, probably before 4.9.1.2, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an rpm package with crafted headers a...
How severe is CVE-2011-3378?
CVE-2011-3378 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3378?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Rpm Rpm.