Multiple X servers fail to properly allocate memory for large pixmaps

Overview Multiple X Window System servers contain a pixmap memory allocation flaw that may allow local users to execute code with elevated privileges. Description Multiple X Window System server applications share code that may contain a flaw in the memory allocation for large pixmaps. The affect...

Mozilla-based browsers contain a buffer overflow in handling URIs containing a malformed IDN hostname

Overview A vulnerability in the way Mozilla products and derivative programs handle certain malformed URIs could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description Mozilla products, including the Mozilla Suite, and Mozilla Firefox are vulnerable to a buffer...

mod_ssl fails to properly enforce client certificates authentication

Overview modssl, the Apache web server module for Secure Socket Layer SSL communications, may not properly authenticate client certificates. Description modssl provides Secure Socket Layer SSL communications for the Apache web server. SSL is designed to provide the ability to encrypt and...

DameWare Mini Remote Control vulnerable to buffer overflow via specially crafted authentication requests

Overview A vulnerability in DameWare Mini Remote Control may permit an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. Description DameWare Mini Remote Control is a lightweight remote control program intended primarily for administrators and help desks to manage desktop systems....

Cisco IOS Firewall Authentication Proxy vulnerable to buffer overflow via specially crafted user authentication credentials

Overview A buffer overflow vulnerability in Cisco IOS Firewall Authentication Proxy may allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. Description Cisco IOS Firewall Authentication Proxy is a feature that allows network administrators to apply...

simpleproxy format string vulnerability

Overview A format string vulnerability in the simpleproxy TCP proxy may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description simpleproxy, a basic open source TCP proxy, contains a format string vulnerability in an unspecified HTTP proxy request handling routine. I...

UMN Gopher vulnerable to buffer overflow via overly long "+VIEWS:"

Overview The University of Minnesota Gopher client may be vulnerable to a buffer overflow when handling overly long "+VIEWS:" reply messages sent from a malicious server. Description The UMN Gopher suite includes a Gopher client for navigating Gopherspace. However, the Gopher client may incorrect...

Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server can allow login to renamed built-in accounts

Overview WRQ Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server 6.0 can allow a user to login to a Windows built-in account with the default name Administrator and Guest after they are renamed. Description Microsoft Windows includes the built-in accounts Administrator and Guest. If those accounts are rename...

Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server 6.0 changed case sensitivity of allow and deny lists

Overview Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server version 6.0 uses different case-sensitivity in evaluating the allow and deny lists as previous versions, potentionally allowing unintended access. Description Reflection for Secure IT Windows Server version 6.0, an SSH server from WRQ formerly know...

pam_ldap authentication bypass vulnerability

Overview An error in the pamldap password policy control may allow a remote attacker to gain access to a system. Description pamldap provides LDAP authentication services for UNIX-based systems. A vulnerability in pamldap may allow a remote attacker to bypass the authentication mechanism. If a...

Computer Associates Message Queuing software vulnerable to buffer overflows

Overview Computer Associates Message Queuing software contains buffer overflow conditions, which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. Description Computer Associates Message Queuing CAM / CAFT is a software component that provides messaging services. CAM...

Microsoft Internet Explorer can use any COM object

Overview Microsoft Internet Explorer IE will attempt to use COM objects that were not intended to be used in the web browser. This can cause a variety of impacts, such as causing IE to crash. Description Microsoft COMMicrosoft COM is a technology that allows programmers to create reusable softwar...

Microsoft DDS Library Shape Control (msdds.dll) COM object contains an unspecified vulnerability

Overview Microsoft DDS Library Shape Control COM object contains an unspecified vulnerability, which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description Microsoft COMMicrosoft COM is a technology that allows programmers to create reusable software components...

Apple Mac OS X AppKit vulnerable to buffer overflow via maliciously crafted Microsoft Word files

Overview A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in a component of Apple's Mac OS X operating system that handles Microsoft Word files. Description The Cocoa Application Framework also referred to as the Application Kit, or AppKit is one of the core Cocoa frameworks supplied with Apple's Mac OS X...

Apple Mac OS X Server servermgrd authentication vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview Apple Mac OS X Server servermgrd contains an unspecified buffer overflow vulnerability in the authentication handling routines. This vulnerability may lead to remote execution of arbitrary code. Description Mac OS X Server contains the servermgrd application for back-end management...

Apple Safari fails to perform security checks on links in rich text content

Overview Apple Safari fails to perform security checks on hyperlinks in rich text content, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a vulnerable system. Description Mac OS X includes the Safari web browser, which can display rich text RTF files directly. When Safari opens a ri...

Apple Mac OS X AppKit vulnerable to buffer overflow via the handling of maliciously crafted rich text files

Overview A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in a component of Apple's Mac OS X operating system that handles rich text files. Description The Cocoa Application Framework also referred to as the Application Kit, or AppKit is one of the core Cocoa frameworks supplied with Apple's Mac OS X...

Apple Mac OS X Directory Services contains a buffer overflow

Overview A buffer overflow in Apple Mac OS X Directory Service's authentication process may allow a remote, unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description Apple Mac OS X Server Directory Service provides reading, writing, and authentication services within...

Apple Mac OS X Safari vulnerable to arbitrary command execution via URLs in PDF files

Overview Apple Mac OS X WebKit and Safari security controls may be bypassed, possibly allowing remote command execution. Description Mac OS X includes the Safari web browser, which can display Portable Document Format PDF files directly. This functionality is part of the WebKit system framework...

EMC Legato NetWorker portmapper allows remote calls to "pmap_set" and "pmap_unset"

Overview The EMC Legato NetWorker PortMapper allows remote access to pmapset and pmapunset. This could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially to eavesdrop on communications between NetWorker programs. Description EMC Legato NetWorker is a cross-platform backup and...

EMC Legato NetWorker uses weak AUTH_UNIX authentication

Overview EMC Legato NetWorker uses weak AUTHUNIX authentication, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands, gain elevated privileges, or cause a denial of service. Description EMC Legato NetWorker is a cross-platform backup and recovery application. It is also repackaged by Sun...

Adobe Acrobat contains a remotely exploitable buffer overflow

Overview A buffer overflow in Adobe Acrobat/Acrobat Reader may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition Description Adobe Acrobat is a suite of applications that allow users to manipulate PDF Portable Document Format files. A buffer within a core...

EMC Legato NetWorker database services use insufficient authentication

Overview The EMC Legato NetWorker database services use weak authentication, allowing a remote attacker to gain root access to the server. Description EMC Legato NetWorker is a cross-platform backup and recovery application. It is also repackaged by Sun Microsystems as Solstice Backup and StorEdg...

Novell eDirectory iMonitor vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview Novell eDirectory iMonitor contains a buffer overflow that can be remotely exploited to allow execution of arbitrary code or crash an affected system. Description Novell eDirectory iMonitor is a service for monitoring servers in an eDirectory installation. A buffer overflow exists in...

GNOME gedit contains format string vulnerability

Overview gedit has a format string vulnerability in some error dialogs that can occur when a file is opened for editing. Description gedit is the official text editor of the GNOME desktop environment. gedit 2.10.2 has a format string error in some some error dialogs that can occur when a file is...

VERITAS Backup Exec uses hard-coded authentication credentials

Overview The VERITAS Backup Exec Remote Agent uses hard-coded authentication credentials. An attacker with knowledge of these credentials could access arbitrary files on a vulnerable system. Description VERITAS Backup Exec Remote Agent is a data backup and recovery solution with support for...

Microsoft Windows domain controller denial of service in Kerberos message handling

Overview Microsoft Windows domain controllers do not properly handle some Kerberos messages, potentially allowing a remote, authenticated attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. Description Microsoft Windows domain controllers running Windows 2000 Server and Server 2003 use the Kerberos...

Microsoft Plug and Play contains a buffer overflow vulnerability

Overview Microsoft Plug and Play contains a flaw in the handling of message buffers that may result in local or remote arbitrary code execution or denial-of-service conditions. Description The following is from the Microsoft Plug and Play description: Plug and Play PnP allows the operating system...

Multiple COM objects cause memory corruption in Microsoft Internet Explorer

Overview Microsoft Internet Explorer IE allows instantiation of COM objects not designed for use in the browser, which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash IE. Description Microsoft COMMicrosoft COM is a technology that allows programmers to create reusable software...

Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol service input validation vulnerability

Overview An input validation error in the Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol RDP service may allow a remote attacker to cause a denial-of-service condition. Description Microsoft describes the Remote Desktop Protocol RDP as follows.RDP is based on, and is an extension of, the T.120 protocol family...

Microsoft Internet Explorer JPEG rendering library vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview A vulnerability in the Microsoft Internet Explorer JPEG image rendering routines may allow an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code. Description Microsoft Internet Explorer is a web browser that is available for a variety of platforms and devices. A flaw in the image rendering...

Microsoft Print Spooler service contains a buffer overflow

Overview A buffer overflow in the Microsoft Print Spooler service may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. Description According to Microsoft, the Print Spooler service is ...an executable file that is installed as a service. The spooler is loaded when the...

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup Discovery Service SERVICEPC vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview The Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup Discovery Service contains a buffer overflow, which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup is a cross-platform backup and recovery application. The ARCserve Backu...

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup Discovery Service vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview The Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup Discovery Service contains a buffer overflow, which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup is a cross-platform backup and recovery application. The ARCserve Backu...

Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agents vulnerable to buffer overflow

Overview Several Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup Agents contain a buffer overflow, which may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. Description Computer Associates BrightStor ARCserve Backup is a cross-platform backup and recovery application. Backup Agents are availabl...

Cisco IOS OSPF neighbor IO buffer overflow

Overview Cisco Internetwork Operating System IOS is the operating system for the majority of Cisco routers. Open Shortest-Path First OSPF is a interior routing protocol. A flaw in some Cisco IOS versions can allow a buffer overflow when handling a large number of OSPF neighbor connection requests...

Mozilla Firefox insecurely handles content from external applications

Overview Mozilla Firefox does not properly enforce domain restrictions on content sent by external applications, allowing a remote attacker to execute code on a vulnerable system. Description Mozilla Firefox can accept links from external applications, such as Flash and Quicktime. When such an...

Mozilla insecurely clones objects and member functions

Overview Mozilla fails to enforce security restrictions on cloned base objects. This may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable web browser. Description Mozilla supports the use of JavaScript to perform client side scripting. JavaScript uses prototyping as a way to...

Cisco IOS vulnerable to DoS or arbitrary code execution via specially crafted IPv6 packet

Overview Cisco Internetwork Operating System IOS IPv6 packet handling is vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack and may potentially be vulnerable to a flaw that allows arbitrary code execution. Description Cisco Systems devices running IOS that are configured to handle Internet Protocol version...

Some SSH servers on Microsoft Windows set insecure permissions for the host identification key file

Overview SSH provides remote, encrypted terminal access to hosts. Some SSH servers, when running on Microsoft Windows, set insecure permissions on the file storing the private SSH server hostkey. This could allow an authenticated user to obtain the SSH hostkey and use it to impersonate the server...

MIT Kerberos 5 allows unauthenticated attacker to cause MIT krb5 Key Distribution Center to free unallocated memory

Overview An unauthenticated attacker can cause MIT krb5 Key Distribution Center KDC to free unallocated memory, possibly leading to arbitrary code execution. Description Kerberos is a network authentication system which uses a trusted third party a KDC to authenticate clients and servers to each...

Oracle products contain multiple vulnerabilities

Overview Multiple vulnerabilities exist in numerous Oracle products. The impacts of these vulnerabilities are varied and may include remote execution of arbitrary code, the disclosure of sensitive information, and denial-of-service conditions Description Multiple vulnerabilities exist in numerous...

WebEOC implements weak algorithms to encrypt sensitive information

Overview WebEOC uses weak cryptographic algorithms to encrypt sensitive information. Description WebEOC is a web-based crisis information management application that provides functions to gather, coordinate, and disseminate information between emergency personnel and Emergency Operations Centers...

MIT Kerberos 5 contains double free vulnerability in "krb5_recvauth()" function

Overview An unauthenticated attacker can cause krb5recvauth function to free a block of memory twice, possibly leading to arbitrary code execution. Description Kerberos is a network authentication system that uses a trusted third party a KDC to authenticate clients and servers to each other. It i...

WebEOC handles sensitive information in an insecure manner

Overview WebEOC handles sensitive information in an insecure manor. As a result, sensitive information may be exposed to untrusted parties. Description WebEOC is a web-based crisis information management application that provides functions to gather, coordinate, and disseminate information betwee...

WebEOC is vulnerable to a denial-of-service condition via uploading large files

Overview WebEOC does not properly impose size limits on files that a user can upload. This may allow a authorized attacker to exhaust system resources leading to a denial-of-service condition. Description WebEOC is a web-based crisis information management application that provides functions to...

MIT Kerberos 5 allows unauthenticated attacker to cause MIT krb5 Key Distribution Center to overflow a heap buffer by one byte

Overview Unauthenticated attacker can cause MIT krb5 Key Distribution Center KDC to overflow a heap buffer by one byte, possibly leading to arbitrary code execution. Description Kerberos is a network authentication system which uses a trusted third party a KDC to authenticate clients and servers ...

WebEOC is vulnerable to cross-site scripting attacks

Overview WebEOC contains multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that may allow a remote attacker to inject and execute arbitrary script using a vulnerable WebEOC site. Description WebEOC is a web-based crisis information management application that provides functions to gather, coordinate,...

WebEOC contains multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities

Overview WebEOC contains multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities that may allow attackers to execute sql queries, potentially viewing or modifying data, or executing database commands. Description WebEOC is a web-based crisis information management application that provides functions to gather,...

WebEOC privileges are based on client-side authorization

Overview WebEOC ties privileges and roles to client-side resources. If an attacker can access a resource directly, that attacker will be granted all the privileges associated with that resource. Description WebEOC is a web-based crisis information management application that provides functions to...