Denial of Service Vulnerability in Virtuoso Open Source Package
Summary
DEBIAN-CVE-2023-31619: An issue in the sch_name_to_object component of openlink virtuoso-opensource v7.2.9 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via crafted SQL statements. Affects virtuoso-opensource versions < 7.2.12+dfsg-0.2. Fixed in 7.2.12+dfsg-0.2. How to fix ↓
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Background
Virtuoso Open Source is a versatile and high-performance database engine that supports RDF, SQL, and various web protocols. It is widely used for linked data applications and as a backend for semantic web technologies. The package is known for its ability to handle large datasets and complex queries efficiently. However, it has been identified to have a vulnerability in the sch_name_to_object component, which can be exploited to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability, identified as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-31619, originates from an issue in the sch_name_to_object component of the Virtuoso Open Source package version 7.2.9. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted SQL statements, leading to a Denial of Service (DoS). This can result in the application becoming unresponsive, affecting the availability of services that rely on the database.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
7.2.12+dfsg-0.2
This is the first release that contains the fix.
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade virtuoso-opensourceTip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Workaround
As a temporary workaround, users can limit access to the database or implement input validation to prevent the execution of crafted SQL statements until the package is updated.
Conclusion
The Denial of Service vulnerability in the Virtuoso Open Source package poses a significant risk to applications relying on this database engine. It is crucial to update to the patched version to mitigate the risk and ensure the availability of services.
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FAQ
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute crafted SQL statements that can lead to a Denial of Service (DoS).
Versions prior to 7.2.12+dfsg-0.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
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If an immediate update is not possible, consider implementing input validation and limiting access to the database as a temporary measure.
More details can be found in the official Debian CVE database at https://storage.googleapis.com/debian-osv/debian-cve-osv/DEBIAN-CVE-2023-31619.json.
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