2956 : Sybase SQL Anywhere Format String Errors
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2003-12-11

Description

Sybase SQL Anywhere 9.0.0 contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized privilege escalation. There is a format string error in X__SPRINTF which may allow the attacker to execute code within the context of the database user.

Classification

Location: Local / Remote, Context Dependent
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity

Solution

Upgrade to version 9.0.0 build 1250 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Sybase, Inc.

SQL Anywhere

9.0.0

References

Secunia Advisory ID: 10408
ISS X-Force ID: 13944
Related OSVDB ID: 3039 3047
Vendor Specific Solution URL: http://downloads.sybase.com/swd/swx/sdsummary.stm?baseprodName=SQL+Anywhere+Studio&baseprod=144&client=swx&previewObj=4&timeframeObj=6
Other Advisory URL: http://www.nextgenss.com/advisories/sybase.txt
Vendor URL: http://www.sybase.com/products/anywhere

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