Title: libXpm ParseAndPutPixels Function Stack Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Sep 15, 2004
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
A local overflow exists in libXpm. The ParseAndPutPixels function fails to validate user-supplied input resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted request, a malicious user can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 6.8.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.