Heap-based buffer overflow in the open_man_file function in callbacks.c in...
Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the open_man_file function in callbacks.c in gmanedit 0.4.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted man page, which is not properly handled during utf8 conversion. NOTE: another overflow was reported using a configuration file, but that vector does not have a scenario that crosses privilege boundaries.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
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Credits & Attribution
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References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/06/2
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=497835
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/19
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44963
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44962
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/13
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31040
Affected Vendor
gmanedit2
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CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
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