Buffer overflow in FreeTDS



| Updated: 2020-06-25
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-13508
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 freetds
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor FreeTDS

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU29235

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-2019-13508

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary. A remote attacker can pass an overly long string to the freetds software, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

freetds: 1.1.1 - 1.1.11

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00067.html
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4173-1/


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.



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