Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in compface 1.5.2 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long declaration in a .xbm file. NOTE: this issue only affects compface on distributions that used a certain patch.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| James Ashton | Compface | <= 1.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=534973
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/29/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/29/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/03/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35863
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=534973
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/29/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/06/29/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/03/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35863
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2286?
CVE-2009-2286 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in compface 1.5.2 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long declaration in a .xbm file. NOTE: this issue only affects compface on dist...
How severe is CVE-2009-2286?
CVE-2009-2286 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2286?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: James Ashton Compface.