Vulnerability Note VU#871838

Gaim contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the gaim_url_parse() function

Overview

There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Gaim gaim_url_parse() function, which could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

I. Description

Gaim is a multi-protocol instant messenger available for a number of operating systems. There is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the gaim_url_parse() function. This function is responsible for splitting a URL into parts. By supplying an overly long URL to this function, an unauthenticated, remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code.

II. Impact

An unauthenticated, remote attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the vulnerable process.

III. Solution

Upgrade

Upgrade to Gaim version 0.76 or later.

Systems Affected

Vendor	Status	Date Notified	Date Updated
Gaim	Vulnerable	6-May-2004

References

http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/012004.html
http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-434
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000813
http://www.secunia.com/advisories/10705/

Credit

This vulnerability was publicly reported by Stefan Esser of e-matters.

This document was written by Damon Morda.

Other Information

Date Public:	2004-01-26
Date First Published:	2004-05-06
Date Last Updated:	2004-05-06
CERT Advisory:
CVE-ID(s):	CAN-2004-0006
NVD-ID(s):	CAN-2004-0006
US-CERT Technical Alerts:
Metric:	11.81
Document Revision:	6

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