CVE-2006-3739 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted AFM files exploiting an integer overflow in the X.Org X server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-3739?
CVE-2006-3739 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Sep 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Integer overflow in the CIDAFM function in X.Org 6.8.2 and XFree86 X server allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted Adobe Font Metrics (AFM) files with a modified number of character metrics (StartCharMetrics), which leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3739?
It affects 2 products.
Products include X.org X.org, Xfree86 Project Xfree86 X.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3739?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2006-3739 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3739 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-3739, GHSA-h3pc-gf82-7xhp.