X.org X Window System Xt memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in X.org X Window System. It has been declared as problematic. This impacts an unknown function in the library Xt. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-1999-0040. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in X.org X Window System (Windowing System Software) (version now known). Affected by this issue is some unknown processing in the library Xt. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

buffer overflow in xt library of x windowing system allows local users to execute commands with root privileges.

The weakness was published 05/01/1997 by bloodmask (Website). The advisory is shared for download at exploit-db.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0040. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (489), Exploit-DB (322), SecurityFocus (BID 237†), OSVDB (948†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-558†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: x.org

Advisory: exploit-db.com
Researcher: bloodmask
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0040 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0040
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13880
X-Force: 489
SecurityFocus: 237 - Multiple Vendor libXt library Vulnerability
OSVDB: 948 - Multiple Vendor libXt Library Local Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 558 - Buffer Overflow in libXt Library Allows Local Privilege Elevation, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/18/2014 01:20
Updated: 10/04/2024 09:09
Changes: 06/18/2014 01:20 (62), 05/07/2019 12:25 (4), 10/04/2024 09:09 (16)
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