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Sun Solaris libXfont Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA22907
Release Date: 2006-11-15
Last Update: 2007-10-12
Popularity: 9,200 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Sun Solaris 10
Sun Solaris 8
Sun Solaris 9

Software:Sun Java Desktop System (JDS) Release 2

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-3467


Description:
Sun has acknowledged a vulnerability in Sun Solaris, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA20100

Solution:
-- SPARC Platform --

Solaris 8:
Apply patch 119067-04 or later.

Solaris 9:
Apply patch 112785-57 or later.

Solaris 10:
Apply patch 119059-19 or later.

-- x86 Platform --

Solaris 8:
Apply patch 119068-04 or later.

Solaris 9:
Apply patch 112786-46 or later.

JDS release 2 (for Solaris 9):
Apply patch 124833-01 or later.

Solaris 10:
Apply patch 119060-18 or later.

Solaris 10 with X.Org:
Apply patches 119060-18 or later and 119062-02 or later.

Changelog:
2007-10-12: Updated "Solution" section.

Original Advisory:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102714-1

Other References:
SA20100:
http://secunia.com/advisories/20100/


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