Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the readline function in util/texindex.c, as used by the (1) texi2dvi and (2) texindex commands, in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Texinfo file.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Texinfo | <= 4.8 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20061101-01-P
- http://cvs.savannah.gnu.org/viewcvs/texinfo/texinfo/util/texindex.c?r1=1.16&r2=1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22725Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22777Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22798Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22898
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22929
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22995
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23015
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23112
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23335
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24788
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200611-16.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1219
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:203
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4810?
CVE-2006-4810 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the readline function in util/texindex.c, as used by the (1) texi2dvi and (2) texindex commands, in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafte...
How severe is CVE-2006-4810?
CVE-2006-4810 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4810?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Texinfo.