Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in LibThai before 0.1.13 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings that trigger heap-based buffer overflows, related to (1) thbrk/thbrk.c and (2) thwbrk/thwbrk.c. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux.Thai | Libthai | <= 0.1.12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://linux.thai.net/node/184
- http://linux.thai.net/svn/software/libthai/tags/r_0_1_13/ChangeLog
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38196Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38213Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38235
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38420
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/libt/libthai/libthai_0.1.6-1+etch1.Patch
- http://security.debian.org/pool/updates/main/libt/libthai/libthai_0.1.9-4+lenny1Patch
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-887-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-1971
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37822
- http://linux.thai.net/node/184
- http://linux.thai.net/svn/software/libthai/tags/r_0_1_13/ChangeLog
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-02/msg00000.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4012?
CVE-2009-4012 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple integer overflows in LibThai before 0.1.13 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via long strings that trigger heap-based buffer overflows, related to (1) thbrk/th...
How severe is CVE-2009-4012?
CVE-2009-4012 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-2009-4012?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux.Thai Libthai.