X.org libXfont 1.3.1 catalogue.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in X.org libXfont 1.3.1. This impacts an unknown function of the file catalogue.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2007-5199. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in X.org libXfont 1.3.1. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the file catalogue.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

A single byte overflow in catalogue.c in X.Org libXfont 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact.

The bug was discovered 09/24/2007. The weakness was disclosed 08/18/2017 as Bug 327854 as not defined bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is shared at bugzilla.suse.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-5199 since 10/04/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3616 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Vendor

X.org

Name

libXfont

Version

1.3.1

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.x.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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NVD Base Score: 9.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: cgit.freedesktop.org

Timelineinfo

09/24/2007 🔍
10/04/2007 +10 days 🔍
08/18/2017 +3606 days 🔍
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08/19/2017 +1 days 🔍
12/16/2022 +1945 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: x.org

Advisory: Bug 327854
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-5199 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5199
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105477

Entryinfo

Created: 08/19/2017 08:28
Updated: 12/16/2022 08:28
Changes: 08/19/2017 08:28 (58), 11/08/2019 11:32 (2), 12/16/2022 08:28 (3)
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