CVE-2007-1352: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Apr 06 2007(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the FontFileInitTable function in X.Org libXfont before 20070403 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long first line in the fonts.dir file, which results in a heap overflow.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| X.Org LibXfont | =1.2.2 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Fedora Core | =core_1.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =9.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =5.0 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| redhat enterprise Linux desktop | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =3.0 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.0 | |
| Slackware Linux | =9.1 | |
| Slackware Linux | =current | |
| TurboLinux Desktop | =10.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =4.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =5.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06_lts | |
| Ubuntu | =4.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =5.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =5.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =5.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06_lts | |
| Ubuntu | =6.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06_lts | |
| Ubuntu | =6.06_lts | |
| Ubuntu | =4.1 | |
| Ubuntu | =6.10 | |
| rPath Linux | =1 | |
| OpenBSD | =3.9 | |
| OpenBSD | =4.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.1 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =9.2 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =10.0 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =2007 | |
| Mandrake Linux | =2007 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =3.0 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =3.0 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =4.0 | |
| Mandriva Linux Corporate Server | =4.0 | |
| Mandrakesoft Mandrake Multi Network Firewall | =2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=502
- http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/xorg-announce/2007-April/000286.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0126.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-448-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23283
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017857
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24741
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24756
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24770
- http://issues.foresightlinux.org/browse/FL-223
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1213
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0125.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0132.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24745
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24758
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24765
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24771
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24772
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24791
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_27_x.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25004
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata39.html#021_xorg
- http://www.openbsd.org/errata40.html#011_xorg
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102886-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23300
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25006
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200705-10.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25195
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-178.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25216
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00003.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1294
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:079
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:080
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25305
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1548
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1217
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33419
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A13243
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10523
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464816/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/464686/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1352?
CVE-2007-1352 has been assigned a moderate severity rating due to the potential for remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1352?
To mitigate CVE-2007-1352, users should update to the latest version of X.Org libXfont or apply patches provided by their Linux distribution.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1352?
CVE-2007-1352 affects users of X.Org libXfont versions prior to 20070403 and various Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu versions.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2007-1352?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2007-1352 by creating a malicious fonts.dir file, leading to a heap overflow and potential arbitrary code execution.
What versions of software are vulnerable to CVE-2007-1352?
Vulnerable versions include X.Org libXfont versions below 1.2.2 and specific versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu.
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