CVE-2023-24039: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 21, 2023
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Updated

UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED A stack-based buffer overflow in ParseColors in libXm in Common Desktop Environment 1.6 can be exploited by local low-privileged users via the dtprintinfo setuid binary to escalate their privileges to root on Solaris 10 systems. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Opengroup Common Desktop Environment=1.6

Event History

Jan 21, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-24039?

CVE-2023-24039 is a vulnerability that allows local low-privileged users to escalate their privileges to root on Solaris 10 systems by exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in ParseColors in libXm in Common Desktop Environment 1.6.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-24039?

CVE-2023-24039 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

How can CVE-2023-24039 be exploited?

CVE-2023-24039 can be exploited by local low-privileged users through the dtprintinfo setuid binary.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2023-24039?

CVE-2023-24039 affects Solaris 10 systems with Common Desktop Environment 1.6 installed.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-24039?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-24039 at the following links: [Link 1](http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/24), [Link 2](https://github.com/0xdea/exploits/blob/master/solaris/raptor_dtprintlibXmas.c), [Link 3](https://github.com/hnsecurity/vulns/blob/main/HNS-2022-01-dtprintinfo.txt).

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