GNU Enscript 'src/psgen.c' Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:31858

Info

GNU Enscript 'src/psgen.c' Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 31858
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2008-4306
CVE-2008-3863
CVE-2008-5078
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 22 2008 12:00AM
Updated: May 14 2009 05:46PM
Credit: Ulf Harnhammar, Secunia Research
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 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
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10
SuSE Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP2
SuSE Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10 SP1
SuSE Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop 10
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 11.0
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.3
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 10.2
S.u.S.E. Open-Enterprise-Server 9.0
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux POS 9
S.u.S.E. Novell Linux Desktop 9
rPath rPath Linux 2
rPath rPath Linux 1
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1 IA64
Redhat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
Redhat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Redhat Desktop 4.0
Redhat Desktop 3.0
Redhat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1 IA64
Redhat Advanced Workstation for the Itanium Processor 2.1
Pardus Linux 2008 0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0
GNU Enscript 1.6.1
GNU Enscript 1.6.4 (beta)
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 4.0 sparc
Debian Linux 4.0 s/390
Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 4.0 mips
Debian Linux 4.0 m68k
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 4.0 hppa
Debian Linux 4.0 arm
Debian Linux 4.0 amd64
Debian Linux 4.0 alpha
Debian Linux 4.0
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.6
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.10
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.9
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.8
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.7
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.6
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.5
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.10
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.9
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.8
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.7
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.6
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.5
Not Vulnerable: Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.7
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.7

Discussion

GNU Enscript 'src/psgen.c' Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

GNU Enscript is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.

Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

GNU Enscript 1.6.1 and 1.6.4 (beta) are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

GNU Enscript 'src/psgen.c' Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

GNU Enscript 'src/psgen.c' Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 x86_64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 7.10 sparc

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5

Debian Linux 4.0 amd64

Debian Linux 4.0 ia-32

Debian Linux 4.0 hppa

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 sparc

Debian Linux 4.0 mipsel

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 amd64

Debian Linux 4.0 ia-64

Debian Linux 4.0 mips

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1 x86_64

Debian Linux 4.0 arm

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.1

Debian Linux 4.0 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 i386

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia

Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.4

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6

Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.6

MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0

MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 3.0 x86_64

References

GNU Enscript 'src/psgen.c' Stack Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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