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CVE-2006-3739

UnknownEPSS 0.58%

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CVE-2006-3739 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.58%

43.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
X.OrgX.Org6.8.2
Xfree86 ProjectXfree86 XAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3739?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-3739?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-3739 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3739?
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Source: NVD / NIST