HTTP: Red Hat Package Manager RPM File CPIO Header Handling Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Red Hat Package Manager. A successful exploit can result in a buffer overflow and arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Integer overflow in RPM 4.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted CPIO header in the payload section of an RPM file, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
Affected Products
Rpm rpm
Short Name
HTTP:STC:RPM-CPIO-HDR-BOF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CPIO CVE-2014-8118 File Handling Hat Header Manager Overflow Package RPM Red bid:71588
Release Date
02/05/2015
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3571
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Rpm
CVSS Score
10.0