Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the open_sty function in mkind.c for makeindex 2.14 in teTeX might allow user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite files and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: other overflows exist but might not be exploitable, such as a heap-based overflow in the check_idx function.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Makeindex | Makeindex | 2.14 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30168
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200709-17.xml
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-34.xml
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200805-13.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23872
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1706
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=225491
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32284
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1036
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26982
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30168
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200709-17.xml
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200711-34.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0650?
CVE-2007-0650 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the open_sty function in mkind.c for makeindex 2.14 in teTeX might allow user-assisted remote attackers to overwrite files and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long filename. ...
How severe is CVE-2007-0650?
CVE-2007-0650 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0650?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Makeindex Makeindex.