Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in unrtf 0.21.9 allow remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service by writing a negative integer to the (1) cmd_expand function, (2) cmd_emboss function, or (3) cmd_engrave function.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | unrtf | 0.21.9-clean-3 | — |
| Debian 13 | unrtf | 0.21.9-clean-3 | — |
| Debian 12 | unrtf | 0.21.9-clean-3 | — |
References
- http://hg.savannah.gnu.org/hgweb/unrtf/rev/3b16893a6406
- 95173 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20161231 Re: CVE Request: UnRTF: stack-based buffer overflows in cmd_* functions mailing-list
- [oss-security] 20170101 Re: CVE Request: UnRTF: stack-based buffer overflows in cmd_* functions mailing-list
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1409546