Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the ReadFontAlias function in XFree86 4.1.0 to 4.3.0, when using the CopyISOLatin1Lowered function, allows local or remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a malformed entry in the font alias (font.alias) file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0083 and CVE-2004-0106.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xfree86 Project | X11R6 | 4.1.0 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 3.3 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000821
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107662833512775&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110979666528890&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57768-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-443
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=73
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/667502US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:012
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_06_xf86.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-059.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-060.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-061.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9652ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2004&m=slack
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15200
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0084?
CVE-2004-0084 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the ReadFontAlias function in XFree86 4.1.0 to 4.3.0, when using the CopyISOLatin1Lowered function, allows local or remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a malfor...
How severe is CVE-2004-0084?
CVE-2004-0084 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0084?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xfree86 Project X11R6, Openbsd Openbsd.