A remote overflow exists in Trolltech Qt. The read_dib() fails to check user supplied d resulting in a buffer overflow in at least three blocks of code. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can execute arbitrary code with the privelege of the current user resulting in a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality,
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Solution
Upgrade to version 3.3.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
scary.beasts.org -
