CVE-2010-5325: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon May 04 2015(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the unhtmlify function in foomatic-rip in foomatic-filters before 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long job title.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/foomatic | <0:4.0.4-5.el6_7 | 0:4.0.4-5.el6_7 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.7.z | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Foomatic-filters | <=4.0.5 | |
| Oracle Linux | =6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1218297
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/15/7
- https://bugs.linuxfoundation.org/show_bug.cgi?id=515
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0491.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/02/15/1
- http://bzr.linuxfoundation.org/loggerhead/openprinting/foomatic-4.0/foomatic-filters/annotate/head:/ChangeLog
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-5325 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-5325
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:0491
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2010-5325
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0491.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-5325?
CVE-2010-5325 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5325?
To mitigate CVE-2010-5325, upgrade the foomatic package to version 4.0.6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-5325?
CVE-2010-5325 affects foomatic-filters versions before 4.0.6 and various Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-5325?
CVE-2010-5325 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to memory corruption.
Can CVE-2010-5325 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-5325 can be exploited remotely through crafted job titles sent to the foomatic service.
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