OSVDB ID: 80259 Title: GnuTLS TLS Record GenericBlockCipher Structure Parsing Memory Corruption |
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Description |
A memory corruption flaw exists in GnuTLS. The program fails to sanitize user-supplied input when handling TLS records resulting in memory corruption. With a specially crafted GenericBlockCipher structure, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Solution: Upgrade Exploit: Exploit Public Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Coordinated Disclosure |
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Upgrade to version 2.12.18 or 3.0.16 or higher, as they have been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. (Note, the original disclosure says 3.0.15 fixed this issue.) |
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Unknown or Incomplete |