CVE-2004-2714 Other in n/a

Medium 6.0 Published 6 Oct 2007 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in Window Maker font specifications, affecting local users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2004-2714?

CVE-2004-2714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in Window Maker 0.80.2 and earlier allows attackers to perform unknown actions via format string specifiers in a font specification in WMGLOBAL, probably a format string vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-2714?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Windowmaker Windowmaker.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2714?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2004-2714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-2714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-2714, GHSA-f879-gmxv-6jv3.