Description
Multiple buffer overflows in libXML 2.6.12 and 2.6.13 (libxml2), and possibly other versions, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long FTP URL that is not properly handled by the xmlNanoFTPScanURL function, (2) a long proxy URL containing FTP data that is not properly handled by the xmlNanoFTPScanProxy function, and other overflows related to manipulation of DNS length values, including (3) xmlNanoFTPConnect, (4) xmlNanoHTTPConnectHost, and (5) xmlNanoHTTPConnectHost.
Product(s):
- XMLSoft Libxml2 2.5.11
- XMLSoft Libxml2 2.6.11
- XMLSoft Libxml2 2.6.12
- XMLSoft Libxml2 2.6.13
- XMLSoft Libxml2 2.6.14
- XMLSoft Libxml2 2.6.6
- XMLSoft Libxml2 2.6.7
- XMLSoft Libxml2 2.6.8
- XMLSoft Libxml2 2.6.9
- Xmlsoft Libxml 1.8.17
- XMLStarlet Command Line XML Toolkit 0.9.1
- Red Hat Fedora Core Core 2.0
- Trustix Secure Linux 2.0
- Trustix Secure Linux 2.1
- Ubuntu Linux 4.1 on IA64
- Ubuntu Linux 4.1 on PPC
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2004-0989, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2004-0989 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.