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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2008.0766 -- [Linux]
Multiple vulnerabilities in Ingres Database for Linux
4 August 2008
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Ingres Database
Publisher: iDefense
Operating System: Linux variants
Impact: Root Compromise
Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Modify Arbitrary Files
Access: Existing Account
CVE Names: CVE-2008-3389 CVE-2008-3357 CVE-2008-3356
Original Bulletin:
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=733
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=732
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=731
Comment: Note that there are three iDefense advisories in this bulletin.
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iDefense Security Advisory 08.01.08
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Aug 01, 2008
I. BACKGROUND
Ingres Database is a database server used in several Computer
Associates' products. For example, CA Directory Service uses the Ingres
Database server. More information can be found on the vendor's website
at the following URL.
http://ingres.com/downloads/prod-cert-download.php
II. DESCRIPTION
Local exploitation of a file permissions modification vulnerability in
the "verifydb" utility, as included with Ingres Database 2006 Release 2
for Linux, allows attackers to modify the permissions of files owned by
the Ingres database user.
The vulnerability exists within the "verifydb" utility included with
Ingres. It is used to cleanup unneeded files created in the database
directory. This program has the set-uid bit set, and is owned by the
"ingres" user.
The "verifydb" program improperly changes the permissions on files. The
program first creates a file called "iivdb.log" in the current
directory, and then makes it world writable. By creating a symbolic
link to a file owned by the "ingres" user, an attacker can gain write
access to the target file.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to overwrite
arbitrary files owned by the "ingres" user. By itself, this
vulnerability does not have very serious consequences. However, when
combined with the library loading vulnerability, it allows an attacker
to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in Ingres
2006 Enterprise Edition Release 2 for Linux x86 (32-bit). Other
versions may also be affected.
V. WORKAROUND
iDefense is currently unaware of any workaround for this issue.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
"This problem has been identified and resolved by Ingres in the
following releases: Ingres 2006 release 2 (9.1.0), Ingres 2006 release
1 (9.0.4), and Ingres 2.6."
For more information, refer to Ingres' advisory at the following URL.
http://www.ingres.com/support/security-alert-080108.php
VII. CVE INFORMATION
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2008-3356 to this issue. This is a candidate for inclusion in
the CVE list (http://cve.mitre.org/), which standardizes names for
security problems.
VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
07/20/2007 Initial vendor response
07/23/2007 Initial vendor notification
08/01/2008 Coordinated public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous.
Get paid for vulnerability research
http://labs.idefense.com/methodology/vulnerability/vcp.php
Free tools, research and upcoming events
http://labs.idefense.com/
X. LEGAL NOTICES
Copyright © 2008 iDefense, Inc.
Permission is granted for the redistribution of this alert
electronically. It may not be edited in any way without the express
written consent of iDefense. If you wish to reprint the whole or any
part of this alert in any other medium other than electronically,
please e-mail customerservice@idefense.com for permission.
Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate
at the time of publishing based on currently available information. Use
of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the
author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct,
indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or
reliance on, this information.
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iDefense Security Advisory 08.01.08
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Aug 01, 2008
I. BACKGROUND
Ingres Database is a database server used in several Computer
Associates' products. For example, CA Directory Service use thes Ingres
Database server. More information can be found on the vendor's website
at the following URL.
http://ingres.com/downloads/prod-cert-download.php
II. DESCRIPTION
Local exploitation of a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the
"libbecompat" library, as included in Ingres Database 2006 Release 2 for
Linux, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of
the Ingres user.
The vulnerability exists within the "libbecompat" library that is used
by several of the set-uid "ingres" utilities included with Ingres. When
copying a user supplied environment variable into a fixed-size stack
buffer, the library fails to check the length of the source string.
This results in an exploitable stack buffer overflow.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute
arbitrary code with the privileges of the "ingres" user. By itself,
this vulnerability does not have very serious consequences. However,
when combined with the library loading vulnerability, it allows an
attacker to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in Ingres
2006 Enterprise Edition Release 2 for Linux x86 (32-bit). Other
versions may also be affected.
V. WORKAROUND
iDefense is currently unaware of any workaround for this issue.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
"This problem has been identified and resolved by Ingres in the
following releases: Ingres 2006 release 2 (9.1.0), Ingres 2006 release
1 (9.0.4), and Ingres 2.6."
For more information, refer to Ingres' advisory at the following URL.
http://www.ingres.com/support/security-alert-080108.php
VII. CVE INFORMATION
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2008-3389 to this issue. This is a candidate for inclusion in
the CVE list (http://cve.mitre.org/), which standardizes names for
security problems.
VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
07/20/2007 Initial vendor response
07/23/2007 Initial vendor notification
08/01/2008 Coordinated public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous.
Get paid for vulnerability research
http://labs.idefense.com/methodology/vulnerability/vcp.php
Free tools, research and upcoming events
http://labs.idefense.com/
X. LEGAL NOTICES
Copyright © 2008 iDefense, Inc.
Permission is granted for the redistribution of this alert
electronically. It may not be edited in any way without the express
written consent of iDefense. If you wish to reprint the whole or any
part of this alert in any other medium other than electronically,
please e-mail customerservice@idefense.com for permission.
Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate
at the time of publishing based on currently available information. Use
of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the
author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct,
indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or
reliance on, this information.
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iDefense Security Advisory 08.01.08
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Aug 01, 2008
I. BACKGROUND
Ingres Database is a database server used in several Computer
Associates' products. For example, CA Directory Service use thes Ingres
Database server. More information can be found on the vendor's website
at the following URL.
http://ingres.com/downloads/prod-cert-download.php
II. DESCRIPTION
Local exploitation of an untrusted library path vulnerability in the
"ingvalidpw" utility, as included in Ingres Database 2006 Release 2 for
Linux, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
The vulnerability exists within the "ingvalidpw" utility included with
Ingres database. This utility is used to verify a user's credentials,
and is installed set-uid root. When loading shared libraries, the
"ingvalidpw" program will load libraries from a directory owned by the
"ingres" user. By using a specially crafted library, a user with
"ingres" privileges can gain root.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation of this vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate their
privileges from the "ingres" user to root. By itself, this is not that
serious of a vulnerability. However, when combined with the libbecompat
and verifydb vulnerabilities it allows an unprivileged local user to
gain root privileges.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in Ingres
2006 Enterprise Edition Release 2 for Linux x86 (32-bit). Other
versions may also be affected.
V. WORKAROUND
iDefense is currently unaware of any workarounds for this issue.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
"This problem has been identified and resolved by Ingres in the
following releases: Ingres 2006 release 2 (9.1.0), Ingres 2006 release
1 (9.0.4), and Ingres 2.6."
For more information, refer to Ingres' advisory at the following URL.
http://www.ingres.com/support/security-alert-080108.php
VII. CVE INFORMATION
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2008-3357 to this issue. This is a candidate for inclusion in
the CVE list (http://cve.mitre.org/), which standardizes names for
security problems.
VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
07/20/2007 Initial vendor response
07/23/2007 Initial vendor notification
08/01/2008 Coordinated public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous.
Get paid for vulnerability research
http://labs.idefense.com/methodology/vulnerability/vcp.php
Free tools, research and upcoming events
http://labs.idefense.com/
X. LEGAL NOTICES
Copyright © 2008 iDefense, Inc.
Permission is granted for the redistribution of this alert
electronically. It may not be edited in any way without the express
written consent of iDefense. If you wish to reprint the whole or any
part of this alert in any other medium other than electronically,
please e-mail customerservice@idefense.com for permission.
Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate
at the time of publishing based on currently available information. Use
of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the
author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct,
indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or
reliance on, this information.
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