http://www.mail-archive.com/bugtraq@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx/msg11512.html
-KF
KF (lists) wrote:
Actually its more like 2 years old...
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5CP0S0U7FG.html http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2002/Jun/0212.html
I found that AGES ago. Hell I even sat on it 6 months while attempting to get Borland to wake up (with out success).
Better late than never I guess.
-KF
b0f www.b0f.net wrote:
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This bug is over 1 year old take a look here http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/321087/2003-05-08/2003-05-14/0
Also includes exploit.
-b0f
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Subject: [ GLSA 200405-18 ] Buffer Overflow in Firebird
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200405-18
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Severity: High Title: Buffer Overflow in Firebird Date: May 23, 2004 Bugs: #20837 ID: 200405-18
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Synopsis ========
A buffer overflow via environmental variables in Firebird may allow a local user to manipulate or destroy local databases and trojan the Firebird binaries.
Background ==========
Firebird is an open source relational database that runs on Linux, Windows, and various UNIX systems.
Affected packages =================
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 dev-db/firebird < 1.5 >= 1.5
Description ===========
A buffer overflow exists in three Firebird binaries (gds_inet_server, gds_lock_mgr, and gds_drop) that is exploitable by setting a large value to the INTERBASE environment variable.
Impact ======
An attacker could control program execution, allowing privilege escalation to the UID of Firebird, full access to Firebird databases, and trojaning the Firebird binaries. An attacker could use this to compromise other user or root accounts.
Workaround ==========
There is no known workaround.
Resolution ==========
All users should upgrade to the latest version of Firebird:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=dev-db/firebird-1.5" # emerge ">=dev-db/firebird-1.5"
References ==========
[ 1 ] Bugtraq Security Announcement http://securityfocus.com/bid/7546/info/ [ 2 ] Sourceforge BugTracker Announcement
http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=9028&atid=109028&func=detail&aid=739480
Availability ============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-18.xml
Concerns? =========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@xxxxxxxxxx or alternatively, you may file a bug at http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License =======
Copyright 2004 Gentoo Technologies, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0
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