abcm2ps 'getarena()' Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	40571
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2010-4743 CVE-2010-4744
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Apr 11 2010 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 21 2011 06:56PM
Credit:	Tim Starling
Vulnerable:	Gentoo Linux abcm2ps abcm2ps 5.9.12 abcm2ps abcm2ps 5.9.11
Not Vulnerable:	abcm2ps abcm2ps 5.9.13

abcm2ps 'getarena()' Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

abcm2ps is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input.

Successful exploits may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts will cause denial-of-service conditions.

The issue affects versions prior to abcm2ps 5.9.13.

abcm2ps 'getarena()' Heap 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].

abcm2ps 'getarena()' Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

abcm2ps 'getarena()' Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

References:

• abcm2ps Homepage (abcm2ps)
  
• Version 5.9.13 (abcm2ps)