DB: Ingres Database uuid_from_char Overflow

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Ingres Database. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server, typically root.

Extended Description

Ingress Database Server included in CA eTrust Secure Content Manager is prone to multiple remote vulnerabilities, including multiple stack- and heap-based buffer-overflow issues, multiple pointer-overwrite issues, and an arbitrary-file-overwrite issue. Successful exploits will allow attackers to completely compromise affected computers, including executing arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges and truncating the 'alarkp.def' file.

Affected Products

Computer_associates etrust_secure_content_manager

References

BugTraq: 24585

CVE: CVE-2007-3338

URL: http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/high-risk-vulnerability-in-ingres-stack-overflow/ http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/ingresvuln_letter.asp

Short Name

DB:INGRES-UUID_FROM_CHAR-OF

Severity

Critical

Recommended

False

Recommended Action

Drop

DB: Ingres Database uuid_from_char Overflow

Extended Description

Affected Products

References

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