CVE-2004-1289
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in (1) the getline function in pcalutil.c and (2) the get_holiday function in readfile.c for pcal 4.7.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted calendar file.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
PCAL 4.x - Calendar File 'getline' Remote Buffer Overflow
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12035/info
PCAL is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability. This issue is exposed when the application handles a calendar file that contains excessively long lines. Since calendar files may originate from an external or untrusted source, this vulnerability is considered to be remote in nature.
Successful exploitation of this issue will result in execution of arbitrary code as the user of the application.
https://gitlab.com/exploit-database/exploitdb-bin-sploits/-/raw/main/bin-sploits/25035.zipPCAL 4.x - Calendar File 'get_holiday' Remote Buffer Overflow
OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 4.8.0-1 |
| sid | Fixed | 4.8.0-1 |
| forky | Fixed | 4.8.0-1 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 4.8.0-1 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 4.8.0-1 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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