Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in textbox.c in newt 0.51.5, 0.51.6, and 0.52.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a request to display a crafted text dialog box.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedorahosted | Newt | 0.51.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.html
- http://lists.vmware.com/pipermail/security-announce/2010/000082.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37922
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38794
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38833
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/n/newt/newt_0.52.2-10+etch1.diff.gzPatch
- http://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100067251
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1894Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36515
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-837-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0528
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=523955
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2905?
CVE-2009-2905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in textbox.c in newt 0.51.5, 0.51.6, and 0.52.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a request to displ...
How severe is CVE-2009-2905?
CVE-2009-2905 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-2009-2905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fedorahosted Newt.