Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the set_page_size function in util.cxx in HTMLDOC 1.8.27 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long MEDIA SIZE comment. NOTE: it was later reported that there were additional vectors in htmllib.cxx and ps-pdf.cxx using an AFM font file with a long glyph name, but these vectors do not cross privilege boundaries.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Htmldoc | Htmldoc | <= 1.8.27 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=278186Exploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0907-exploits/htmldoc-overflow.txtExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35780Vendor Advisory
- http://www.htmldoc.org/str.php?L214Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/25/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/26/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/01/1
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=278186Exploit
- http://packetstormsecurity.org/0907-exploits/htmldoc-overflow.txtExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35780Vendor Advisory
- http://www.htmldoc.org/str.php?L214Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/25/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/07/26/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/09/01/1
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3050?
CVE-2009-3050 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the set_page_size function in util.cxx in HTMLDOC 1.8.27 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long MEDIA SIZE comment. NOTE: it was later ...
How severe is CVE-2009-3050?
CVE-2009-3050 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-2009-3050?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Htmldoc Htmldoc.