Vulnerability Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the expand function in os/pl-glob.c in SWI-Prolog before 6.2.5 and 6.3.x before 6.3.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted filename.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Swi-Prolog | Swi-Prolog | <= 6.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/03/7
- http://www.swi-prolog.org/git/pl.git/commit/b2c88972e7515ada025e97e7d3ce3e34f81cPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=891577
- https://lists.iai.uni-bonn.de/pipermail/swi-prolog/2012/009428.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/03/7
- http://www.swi-prolog.org/git/pl.git/commit/b2c88972e7515ada025e97e7d3ce3e34f81cPatch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=891577
- https://lists.iai.uni-bonn.de/pipermail/swi-prolog/2012/009428.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-6090?
CVE-2012-6090 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the expand function in os/pl-glob.c in SWI-Prolog before 6.2.5 and 6.3.x before 6.3.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) o...
How severe is CVE-2012-6090?
CVE-2012-6090 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-6090?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Swi-Prolog Swi-Prolog.