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CVE-2009-2286

MediumPublished

Buffer overflow in compface 1.5.2 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long declaration in a .xbm file....

Published: Jul 1, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 17, 2009

Primary CVSS

4.3/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

3.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 87.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in compface 1.5.2 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long declaration in a .xbm file. NOTE: this issue only affects compface on distributions that used a certain patch.

Sources

Compface 1.5.2 - '.xbm' Local Buffer Overflow (PoC)Exploit
metalhoney · linux · Jun 17, 2009
Compface 1.1.5 - '.xbm' Local Buffer OverflowExploit
His0k4 · linux · Jul 30, 2009

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