28318 : GDB DWARF Debugging Code Crafted Location Block Overflow
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Disclosure

Aug 31, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

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No Keywords

Description

A remote overflow exists in GDB DWARF. The compiler fails to handle 'DWARF' or 'DWARF2' information resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Red Hat has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products

GNU
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GDB
Watch-list
6.5

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24179 25138 25481 27936 28262

Credit

  • Will Drewry - wadBrand New Doo Doogoogle.com - Google Security Team

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