Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in the load_iface function in Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base before 1.20.0 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) file or (2) socket that provides configuration data with many entries, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnustep | Gnustep Base | <= 1.19.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftpmain.gnustep.org/pub/gnustep/core/gnustep-base-1.20.0.tar.gzPatch
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127324274005709&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127325778527537&w=2
- http://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?29755
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39746Vendor Advisory
- http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.lib.gnustep.bugs/12336Exploit
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnustep-base/+bug/573108Exploit
- http://ftpmain.gnustep.org/pub/gnustep/core/gnustep-base-1.20.0.tar.gzPatch
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127324274005709&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127325778527537&w=2
- http://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/?29755
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39746Vendor Advisory
- http://thread.gmane.org/gmane.comp.lib.gnustep.bugs/12336Exploit
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnustep-base/+bug/573108Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1620?
CVE-2010-1620 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Integer overflow in the load_iface function in Tools/gdomap.c in gdomap in GNUstep Base before 1.20.0 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) file or (2) socket tha...
How severe is CVE-2010-1620?
CVE-2010-1620 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1620?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnustep Gnustep Base.