Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Window Maker (wmaker) 0.80.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain image file that is not properly handled when Window Maker uses width and height information to allocate a buffer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Windowmaker | Windowmaker | 0.20.1.3 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000548
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-190PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10560.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-085.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-009.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-043.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6119PatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000548
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-190PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10560.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-085.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-009.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-043.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6119PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1277?
CVE-2002-1277 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Window Maker (wmaker) 0.80.0 and earlier may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a certain image file that is not properly handled when Window Maker uses width and ...
How severe is CVE-2002-1277?
CVE-2002-1277 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1277?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Windowmaker Windowmaker.