3905 : XFree86 dirfile.c ReadFontAlias Function Overflow
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Last Modified
6 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Feb 11, 2004

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Apr 01, 2004

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A local overflow exists in XFree86. The 'ReadFontAlias()' function fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer 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 Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, XFree86 Project has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
XFree86 Project, Inc.
Watch-list
XFree86
Watch-list
 4.3.0
4.2.x
4.1.x

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Credit
  • Greg MacManus - iDEFENSE Labs

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