Vulnerability Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in ParseColors in libXm in Common Desktop Environment 1.6 can be exploited by local low-privileged users via the dtprintinfo setuid binary to escalate their privileges to root on Solaris 10 systems. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opengroup | Common Desktop Environment | 1.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/0xdea/exploits/blob/master/solaris/raptor_dtprintlibXmas.cThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hnsecurity/vulns/blob/main/HNS-2022-01-dtprintinfo.txtThird Party Advisory
- https://security.humanativaspa.it/nothing-new-under-the-sun/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/24Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/0xdea/exploits/blob/master/solaris/raptor_dtprintlibXmas.cThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/hnsecurity/vulns/blob/main/HNS-2022-01-dtprintinfo.txtThird Party Advisory
- https://security.humanativaspa.it/nothing-new-under-the-sun/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-24039?
CVE-2023-24039 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A stack-based buffer overflow in ParseColors in libXm in Common Desktop Environment 1.6 can be exploited by local low-privileged users via the dtprintinfo setuid binary to escalate their privileges to...
How severe is CVE-2023-24039?
CVE-2023-24039 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-24039?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opengroup Common Desktop Environment.