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>Multiple Vendor X Font Server swap_char2b() Heap Overflow Vulnerability
>
>iDefense Security Advisory XX.XX.XX
>http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/
>MMM DD, YYYY
>
>I. BACKGROUND
>
>Xfs is the X Window System font server. It is used to render fonts for
>the X server. More information can be found on the vendor's website.
>
>http://www.x.org/wiki/
>
>II. DESCRIPTION
>
>Remote exploitation of a heap overflow vulnerability in X.Org
>Foundation's X Font Server, as included in various vendors' operating
>system distributions, could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary
>code.
>
>The vulnerability exists within the handlers for the QueryXBitmaps and
>QueryXExtents protocol requests. Both of these requests result in a
>call to the swap_char2b() function. This function takes a 32bit integer
>from the request, and uses it as the number of bytes to swap in the
>request buffer. This allows an attacker to swap an arbitrary number of
>bytes on the heap.
>
>III. ANALYSIS
>
>Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in the execution
>of arbitrary code with the privileges of the X Font Server, usually
>'xfs'. Exploitation of this vulnerability is difficult due to the
>nature of the overflow. An attacker is only able to swap pairs of bytes
>on the heap. Exploitation is likely possible, but complex.
>
>On modern Linux systems, this vulnerability is only locally exploitable.
>XFS no longer listens on tcp port 7100 on current distributions. On
>current versions of Solaris, this vulnerability is remotely
>exploitable. The XFS service is turned on by default, and listens on
>tcp port 7100.
>
>IV. DETECTION
>
>iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in XFS
>version X11R7.2-1.0.4. Previous versions may also be affected.
>
>V. WORKAROUND
>
>On Solaris, stop XFS from listening remotely by disabling it via the
>service manager.
>
>VI. VENDOR RESPONSE
>
>iDefense is currently working with the vendor to address this issue.
>Since there is no vendor fix at this time, please handle this
>information with sensitivity.
>
>VII. CVE INFORMATION
>
>A Mitre Corp. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) number has not
>been assigned yet.
>
>VIII. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
>
>XX/XX/XXXX  Initial vendor notification
>
>IX. CREDIT
>
>This vulnerability was discovered by Sean Larsson, iDefense Labs.
>
>Get paid for vulnerability research
>http://labs.idefense.com/methodology/vulnerability/vcp.php
>
>Free tools, research and upcoming events
>http://labs.idefense.com/
>
>X. LEGAL NOTICES
>
>Copyright © 2007 iDefense, Inc.
>
>Permission is granted for the redistribution of this alert
>electronically. It may not be edited in any way without the express
>written consent of iDefense. If you wish to reprint the whole or any
>part of this alert in any other medium other than electronically,
>please e-mail customerservice@idefense.com for permission.
>
>Disclaimer: The information in the advisory is believed to be accurate
>at the time of publishing based on currently available information. Use
>of the information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition.
> There are no warranties with regard to this information. Neither the
>author nor the publisher accepts any liability for any direct,
>indirect, or consequential loss or damage arising from use of, or
>reliance on, this information.

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