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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2008.0055 -- [Win][UNIX]
TIBCO SmartSockets RTServer Multiple Vulnerabilities
16 January 2008
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: TIBCO SmartSockets
Publisher: iDEFENSE
Operating System: Windows
UNIX specific
Impact: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Denial of Service
Access: Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names: CVE-2007-5655 CVE-2007-5656 CVE-2007-5657
CVE-2007-5658
Original Bulletin:
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=638
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=639
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=640
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=641
Comment: This bulletin contains four (4) iDefense Security Advisories
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iDefense Security Advisory 01.15.08
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Jan 15, 2008
I. BACKGROUND
TIBCO SmartSockets is a message passing framework used to transport
messages over disparate channels. The RTserver is the server component
of the framework. More information can be found on the vendor's web
site at the following URL.
http://www.tibco.com/software/messaging/smartsockets/
II. DESCRIPTION
Remote exploitation of multiple untrusted loop bounds vulnerabilities in
TIBCO Software Inc.'s SmartSockets RTserver may allow an attacker to
crash the service or execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
When processing requests, SmartSockets uses values from the requests to
control the number of iterations of several loops. Inside these loops,
various memory operations are performed. Since attackers can control
these values, potentially exploitable conditions arise.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM
privileges. Unsuccessful attempts will likely crash the RTserver. The
service does not restart, which makes repeated exploitation attempts
more difficult.
The RTserver is the core component of the SmartSockets framework.
Without it, applications will be unable to pass messages. The severity
of these issues will likely vary depending on the the application using
the SmartSockets framework.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of these vulnerabilities in TIBCO
SmartSockets version 6.8.0. Previous versions may also be affected.
V. WORKAROUND
iDefense is currently unaware of any workarounds for these issues.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
TIBCO has addressed these vulnerabilities by releasing new versions of
their software. For more information, consult their advisory at the
following URL.
http://www.tibco.com/mk/advisory.jsp
VII. CVE INFORMATION
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2007-5656 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
10/23/2007 Initial vendor notification
12/04/2007 Second vendor notification
12/05/2007 Initial vendor response
01/15/2008 Public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
These vulnerabilities were discovered McSlibin and Sean Larsson of
VeriSign iDefense Labs.
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.
_______________________________________________
iDefense Security Advisory 01.15.08
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Jan 15, 2008
I. BACKGROUND
TIBCO SmartSockets is a message passing framework used to transport
messages over disparate channels. The RTserver is the server component
of the framework. More information can be found on the vendor's web
site at the following URL.
http://www.tibco.com/software/messaging/smartsockets/
II. DESCRIPTION
Remote exploitation of multiple untrusted pointer offset vulnerabilities
in TIBCO Software Inc.'s SmartSockets RTserver may allow an attacker to
crash the service or execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
When processing requests, SmartSockets uses values from the requests as
offsets added to valid pointers. The resulting pointer values are then
used in various memory operations. Since attackers can control these
offset values, potentially exploitable conditions arise.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM
privileges. Unsuccessful attempts will likely crash the RTserver. The
service does not restart, which makes repeated exploitation attempts
more difficult.
The RTserver is the core component of the SmartSockets framework.
Without it, applications will be unable to pass messages. The severity
of these issues will likely vary depending on the the application using
the SmartSockets framework.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of these vulnerabilities in TIBCO
SmartSockets version 6.8.0. Previous versions may also be affected.
V. WORKAROUND
iDefense is currently unaware of any workarounds for these issues.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
TIBCO has addressed these vulnerabilities by releasing new versions of
their software. For more information, consult their advisory at the
following URL.
http://www.tibco.com/mk/advisory.jsp
VII. CVE INFORMATION
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2007-5657 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
10/23/2007 Initial vendor notification
12/04/2007 Second vendor notification
12/05/2007 Initial vendor response
01/15/2008 Coordinated public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
These vulnerabilities were discovered McSlibin and Sean Larsson of
VeriSign iDefense Labs.
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.
_______________________________________________
iDefense Security Advisory 01.15.08
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Jan 15, 2008
I. BACKGROUND
TIBCO SmartSockets is a message passing framework used to transport
messages over disparate channels. The RTserver is the server component
of the framework. More information can be found on the vendor's web
site at the following URL.
http://www.tibco.com/software/messaging/smartsockets/
II. DESCRIPTION
Remote exploitation of a heap overflow vulnerability in TIBCO Software
Inc.'s SmartSockets RTserver may allow an attacker to crash the service
or execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
A heap overflow vulnerability exists within the code responsible for
processing requests. Two distinct values from the request are used for
the allocation size and the amount of data copied. Since both values
are attacker controlled, this can lead to a heap overflow, potentially
resulting in the execution of arbitrary code.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM
privileges. Unsuccessful attempts will likely crash the RTserver. The
service does not restart, which makes repeated exploitation attempts
more difficult.
The RTserver is the core component of the SmartSockets framework.
Without it, applications will be unable to pass messages.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in TIBCO
SmartSockets version 6.8.0. Previous versions may also be affected.
V. WORKAROUND
iDefense is currently unaware of any workarounds for this issue.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
TIBCO has addressed this vulnerability by releasing new versions of
their software. For more information, consult their advisory at the
following URL.
http://www.tibco.com/mk/advisory.jsp
VII. CVE INFORMATION
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2007-5658 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
10/23/2007 Initial vendor notification
12/04/2007 Second vendor notification
12/05/2007 Initial vendor response
01/15/2008 Coordinated public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
This vulnerability was reported to VeriSign iDefense by McSlibin.
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.
_______________________________________________
iDefense Security Advisory 01.15.08
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
Jan 15, 2008
I. BACKGROUND
TIBCO SmartSockets is a message passing framework used to transport
messages over disparate channels. The RTserver is the server component
of the framework. More information can be found on the vendor's web
site at the following URL.
http://www.tibco.com/software/messaging/smartsockets/
II. DESCRIPTION
Remote exploitation of multiple untrusted pointer vulnerabilities in
TIBCO Software Inc.'s SmartSockets RTserver may allow an attacker to
crash the service or execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
When processing requests, SmartSockets uses values from the requests as
pointers. These pointer values are then used in various memory
operations. Since attackers can control these values, potentially
exploitable conditions arise.
III. ANALYSIS
Exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM
privileges. Unsuccessful attempts will likely crash the RTserver. The
service does not restart, which makes repeated exploitation attempts
more difficult.
The RTserver is the core component of the SmartSockets framework.
Without it, applications will be unable to pass messages. The severity
of these issues will likely vary depending on the the application using
the SmartSockets framework.
IV. DETECTION
iDefense has confirmed the existence of these vulnerabilities in TIBCO
SmartSockets version 6.8.0. Previous versions may also be affected.
V. WORKAROUND
iDefense is currently unaware of any workarounds for these issues.
VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
TIBCO has addressed these vulnerabilities by releasing new versions of
their software. For more information, consult their advisory at the
following URL.
http://www.tibco.com/mk/advisory.jsp
VII. CVE INFORMATION
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the
name CVE-2007-5655 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
10/23/2007 Initial vendor notification
12/04/2007 Second vendor notification
12/05/2007 Initial vendor response
01/15/2008 Coordinated public disclosure
IX. CREDIT
These vulnerabilities were discovered McSlibin and Sean Larsson of
VeriSign iDefense Labs.
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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