CVE-2007-1351: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 6, 2007
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Updated

Integer overflow in the bdfReadCharacters function in bdfread.c in (1) X.Org libXfont before 20070403 and (2) freetype 2.3.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via crafted BDF fonts, which result in a heap overflow.

Affected Software

45 affected components
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=5.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.06_lts
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=5.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=5.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=5.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.06_lts
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.10
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.06_lts
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.06_lts
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=6.10
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.3.0.2
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.3.0
X.Org libXfont=1.2.2
Xfree86 Project X11r6=4.3.0.1
rPath rPath Linux=1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=3.0
redhat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Linux Advanced Workstation=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=3.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=4.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=2.1
OpenBSD OpenBSD=3.9
OpenBSD OpenBSD=4.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=2007
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux=2007
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=3.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=3.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=4.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server=4.0
Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall=2.0

Event History

Apr 6, 2007
CVE Published
01:19 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-1351?

CVE-2007-1351 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-1351?

To fix CVE-2007-1351, update libXfont and freetype to a version later than 1.2.2 and 2.3.2 respectively.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-1351?

CVE-2007-1351 affects various versions of Ubuntu Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, OpenBSD, and X.Org libXfont among others.

4

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2007-1351 represent?

CVE-2007-1351 represents an integer overflow vulnerability leading to a heap overflow.

5

Can CVE-2007-1351 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-1351 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users through the use of crafted BDF fonts.

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