CVE-2011-1145 Memory corruption in unixodbc
A buffer overflow in unixODBC's SQLDriverConnect function allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted connection string.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2011-1145?
CVE-2011-1145 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 14 Nov 2019. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The SQLDriverConnect() function in unixODBC before 2.2.14p2 have a possible buffer overflow condition when specifying a large value for SAVEFILE parameter in the connection string.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1145?
It affects 4 products.
Linux distribution packages (1)
unixODBC openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 2.3.4-3.5 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Opensuse, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Unixodbc Unixodbc.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1145?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2011-1145 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1145 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2011-1145, GHSA-6299-8rx4-fxcv, openSUSE-SU-2024:10413-1.