X.Org LibXfont CID Font File Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

BID:19974

CVE-2006-3739 | CVE-2006-3740 |

Info

X.Org LibXfont CID Font File Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Bugtraq ID: 19974
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2006-3739
CVE-2006-3740
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 12 2006 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 19 2015 09:10AM
Credit: iDefense is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: X.org X11R7 7.1
X.org X11R7 7.0
X.org X11R6 6.9
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2 x86_64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
 X.org X11R6 6.8.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2 x86_64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.2
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
 X.org X11R6 6.8.1
X.org X11R6 6.8
X.org LibXfont 1.2
X.org LibXfont 1.1
X.org LibXfont 1.0
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.4 Patch 3
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.4 Patch 1
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.4
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.3 Patch 7
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.3 Patch 6
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.3 Patch 5
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.3 Patch 4
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.3
VMWare ESX Server 2.1.3 Patch 2
VMWare ESX Server 2.1.3
VMWare ESX Server 2.0.2 Patch 4
VMWare ESX Server 2.0.2 Patch 2
VMWare ESX Server 2.0.2
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.3 Patch 2
VMWare ESX Server 2.1.3 Patch 1
VMWare ESX Server 2.0.2 Patch 1
VMWare ESX 2.1.3
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 5.0 4 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64
Trustix Secure Linux 3.0
Trustix Secure Linux 2.2
Trustix Operating System Enterprise Server 2.0
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server SDK 9
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise SDK 10
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
Sun Solaris 9_x86
Slackware Linux 10.2
Slackware Linux -current
S.u.S.E. UnitedLinux 1.0
S.u.S.E. SuSE Linux Standard Server 8.0
S.u.S.E. SuSE Linux School Server for i386
S.u.S.E. SUSE LINUX Retail Solution 8.0
S.u.S.E. SuSE Linux Openexchange Server 4.0
S.u.S.E. SuSE Linux Open-Xchange 4.1
S.u.S.E. Open-Enterprise-Server 9.0
S.u.S.E. Open-Enterprise-Server 1
S.u.S.E. Open-Enterprise-Server 0
S.u.S.E. Office Server
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux Desktop 9.0
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux Desktop 1.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.3 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.3
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.2 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.2
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.1 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 9.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Professional 10.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.0 OSS
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.3 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.3
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.2
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1 x86_64
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 10.1
S.u.S.E. Linux Openexchange Server
S.u.S.E. Linux Office Server
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server for S/390 9.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Enterprise Server for S/390
S.u.S.E. Linux Desktop 1.0
S.u.S.E. Linux Desktop 10
S.u.S.E. Linux Database Server 0
S.u.S.E. Linux Connectivity Server
rPath rPath Linux 1
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
RedHat Desktop 4.0
RedHat Desktop 3.0
RedHat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2006.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2007.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 3.1 sparc
Debian Linux 3.1 s/390
Debian Linux 3.1 ppc
Debian Linux 3.1 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.1 mips
Debian Linux 3.1 m68k
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.1 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.1 hppa
Debian Linux 3.1 arm
Debian Linux 3.1 amd64
Debian Linux 3.1 alpha
Debian Linux 3.1
Avaya Messaging Storage Server MM3.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 2.0
Avaya Message Networking
Avaya Intuity LX
Not Vulnerable: X.org LibXfont 1.2.1
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.4 Patch 5
VMWare ESX Server 2.5.3 Patch 8
VMWare ESX Server 2.1.3 Patch 5
VMWare ESX Server 2.0.2 Patch 5

Discussion

X.Org LibXfont CID Font File Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

The libXfont library is prone to multiple integer-overflow vulnerabilities.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with superuser privileges. A successful exploit will result in the complete compromise of affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial of service.

Exploit / POC

X.Org LibXfont CID Font File Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

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

Solution / Fix

X.Org LibXfont CID Font File Multiple Integer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Solution:
The vendor has released an update to address these issues. Please see the references for more information.


Trustix Secure Linux 2.2

X.org X11R6 6.8.2

X.org X11R6 6.9

References

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