CVE-2023-24039
CVE-2023-24039 is a high-severity vulnerability in Opengroup Common Desktop Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Opengroup Common Desktop Environment
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A stack-based buffer overflow in ParseColors in libXm in Common Desktop Environment 1.6 can be exploited by local low-privileged users via the dtprintinfo setuid binary to escalate their privileges to root on Solaris 10 systems. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-24039?
- A stack-based buffer overflow in ParseColors in libXm in Common Desktop Environment 1.6 can be exploited by local low-privileged users via the dtprintinfo setuid binary to escalate their privileges to root on Solaris 10 systems. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
- How severe is CVE-2023-24039?
- CVE-2023-24039 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-24039 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-24039?
- CVE-2023-24039 affects Opengroup Common Desktop Environment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-24039?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2023-24039 published?
- CVE-2023-24039 was published on 2023-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2023/Jan/24
- https://github.com/0xdea/exploits/blob/master/solaris/raptor_dtprintlibXmas.c
- https://github.com/hnsecurity/vulns/blob/main/HNS-2022-01-dtprintinfo.txt
- https://security.humanativaspa.it/nothing-new-under-the-sun/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:opengroup:common_desktop_environment:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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