CVE-2009-2905
UnknownEPSS 0.50%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2905 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in textbox.c in newt 0.51.5, 0.51.6, and 0.52.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a request to display a crafted text dialog box.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in textbox.c in newt 0.51.5, 0.51.6, and 0.52.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a request to display a crafted text dialog box.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedorahosted | Newt | 0.51.5 |
| Fedorahosted | Newt | 0.51.6 |
| Fedorahosted | Newt | 0.52.2 |
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-2905?
Heap-based buffer overflow in textbox.c in newt 0.51.5, 0.51.6, and 0.52.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a request to display a crafted text dialog box.
How severe is CVE-2009-2905?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2905 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2905?
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