KDE kdm Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:1279

Info

KDE kdm Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 1279
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2000-0491
Remote: No
Local: No
Published: May 24 2000 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 11 2009 01:56AM
Credit: Caldera Advisory CSSA-2000-013 credits Chris Evans with discovery.
Vulnerable: KDE KDE 1.1.2
+ Caldera OpenLinux 2.3
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.0
Not Vulnerable: KDE KDE 1.2
- SuSE Linux 6.4

Discussion

KDE kdm Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

There is a buffer overflow in kdm, the KDE graphical login manager. Since the buffer variable that is affected is NOT on the stack but in the data area, it is not clear whether this bug can be exploited.

Exploit / POC

KDE kdm Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

KDE kdm Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently the SecurityFocus staff are not aware of any vendor supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

References

KDE kdm Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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