Modified
This vulnerability has been modified since it was last analyzed by the NVD. It is awaiting reanalysis which may result in further changes to the information provided.
Current Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ps_gettext function in ps.c for GNU gv 3.6.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PostScript (PS) file with certain headers that contain long comments, as demonstrated using the (1) DocumentMedia, (2) DocumentPaperSizes, and possibly (3) PageMedia and (4) PaperSize headers. NOTE: this issue can be exploited through other products that use gv such as evince.
Source:
MITRE
Description Last Modified:
11/10/2006
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Analysis Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ps_gettext function in ps.c for GNU gv 3.6.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PostScript (PS) file with certain headers that contain long comments, as demonstrated using the (1) DocumentMedia, (2) DocumentPaperSizes, and possibly (3) PageMedia and (4) PaperSize headers.
Source:
MITRE
Description Last Modified:
11/10/2006
Impact
CVSS v2.0 Severity and Metrics:
Base Score:
5.1 MEDIUM
Vector:
(AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
(V2 legend)
Impact Subscore:
6.4
Exploitability Subscore:
4.9
Access Vector (AV):
Network
Access Complexity (AC):
High
Authentication (AU):
None
Confidentiality (C):
Partial
Integrity (I):
Partial
Availability (A):
Partial
Additional Information:
Victim must voluntarily interact with attack mechanism
Provides user account access
Allows unauthorized disclosure of information
Allows disruption of service
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Change History
3 change records found
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CVE Modified by MITRE -
10/18/2017 9:29:41 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2858 [No Types Assigned] |
| Removed |
Reference |
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/2858 [No Types Assigned] |
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CVE Modified by MITRE -
7/19/2017 9:34:02 PM
| Action |
Type |
Old Value |
New Value |
| Added |
Reference |
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30153 [No Types Assigned] |
| Added |
Reference |
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30555 [No Types Assigned] |
| Removed |
Reference |
http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/30153 [No Types Assigned] |
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| Removed |
Reference |
http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/30555 [No Types Assigned] |
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Initial CVE Analysis -
11/13/2006 12:17:00 PM