CVE-2007-0235
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the glibtop_get_proc_map_s function in libgtop before 2.14.6 (libgtop2) allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a process with a long filename that is mapped in its address space, which triggers the overflow in gnome-system-monitor.
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
Libgtop2 Library - Local Buffer Overflow
source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22054/info
The 'libgtop2' library is prone to a local buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly bounds-check user-supplied input before copying into an insufficiently sized memory buffer.
An attacker may exploit this issue by enticing victims into viewing a maliciously crafted system process with an application that uses the affected library.
Successful exploits may cause arbitrary code to run with the privileges of the victim. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.
Versions prior to libgtop2 2.14.6 are reported vulnerable.
export dir=$(perl -e " print 's/'x1000;")
mkdir -p $dir
cp /bin/sleep $dir
$dir/sleep 100 &
gnome-system-monitor OS impact
Debian Fixed 5 releases
| Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| trixie | Fixed | 2.14.4-3 |
| sid | Fixed | 2.14.4-3 |
| forky | Fixed | 2.14.4-3 |
| bullseye | Fixed | 2.14.4-3 |
| bookworm | Fixed | 2.14.4-3 |
References
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
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