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Update Protection against Ingres Database uuid_from_char Stack Buffer Overflow

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2007-286
Date Published:
Severity:
Last Updated:
Source: Secunia Advisory: SA25756
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2007-3338
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Ingres Ingres Database 2.x
Ingres Ingres Database 3.x
Vulnerability Description
Ingres has developed a relational DataBase Management System (DBMS) product named Ingres Database. Ingres Database is made available for both Windows and Unix-like platforms. The product is embedded by other software vendors, such as Computer Associates (CA) in its eTrust and Unicenter products.
Vulnerability Details
A stack buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Ingres Database Server. The vulnerability is due to insufficient boundary check when handling user supplied data. A remote authenticated attacker may leverage this vulnerability by executing a specially crafted SQL statement. Successful exploitation may cause the execution of arbitrary code on the target system with System privileges.
If code injection attack is successful, the behaviour of the target is entirely dependent on the intended function of the injected code. The code in such a case would execute within the security of the affected process, commonly the SYSTEM account on Windows platforms.
In an attack case where code injection is not successful, the Ingres Database Server process will terminate abnormally, creating a denial-of-service condition.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.

Security Gateway R75

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS tab, click Protections > By Protocol > IPS Software Blade > Application Intelligence > Database Protections.
2. In the right pane, double-click the Ingres Database uuid_from_char Stack Buffer Overflow protection.
3. In the Protection Details window, click on Edit. Choose the protection's Action (Override IPS Policy with: Prevent/Detect), and apply Additional Settings.
4. Install policy on all modules.

How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:

Attack Name: Database Protection Violation
Attack Information: Ingres Database uuid_from_char stack buffer overflow