iSCSI target Multiple Implementations Format String Code Execution
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2010-0743
Advisory Date: FEB 10, 2011
DESCRIPTION
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in isns.c in (1) Linux SCSI target
framework (aka tgt or scsi-target-utils) 1.0.3, 0.9.5, and earlier and (2) iSCSI
Enterprise Target (aka iscsitarget) 0.4.16 allow remote attackers to cause a
denial of service (tgtd daemon crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact
via vectors that involve the isns_attr_query and qry_rsp_handle functions, and
are related to (a) client appearance and (b) client disappearance messages.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1004163
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1004163 - iSCSI target Multiple Implementations Format String Code Execution
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- iscsitarget iscsitarget 0.4.16
- zaal tgt 0.9.5
- zaal tgt 1.0.3
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