CVE-2006-3739: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Sep 13 2006(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the CIDAFM function in X.Org 6.8.2 and XFree86 X server allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted Adobe Font Metrics (AFM) files with a modified number of character metrics (StartCharMetrics), which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| XFree86 | ||
| X Server (X.Org) | =6.8.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=412
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0665.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0666.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200609-07.xml
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-344-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19974
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21864
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21889
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21890
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21894
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21900
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21904
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016828
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21908
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21924
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_23_sr.html
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-190.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22141
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1193
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22332
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-191.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22560
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102714-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23033
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22080
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-614
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102780-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23899
- http://www.vmware.com/support/esx25/doc/esx-254-200702-patch.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24636
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:164
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0322
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3582
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1171
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3581
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28899
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10305
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464268/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445812/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3739?
CVE-2006-3739 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3739?
To fix CVE-2006-3739, upgrade to a patched version of X.Org or XFree86 that addresses the integer overflow vulnerability.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-3739?
CVE-2006-3739 affects X.Org version 6.8.2 and XFree86 X Server.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-3739?
Local users can exploit CVE-2006-3739 by crafting Adobe Font Metrics (AFM) files.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2006-3739?
The attack vector for CVE-2006-3739 involves creating malicious AFM files that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
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