Integer Signedness Vulnerability in DirectFB by DirectFB

CVE-2014-2977

Summary

Multiple integer signedness errors exist in the Dispatch_Write function of DirectFB 1.4.13, which can be exploited by remote attackers. By leveraging the Voodoo interface, an attacker may trigger a stack-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to application crashes and enabling arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability underscores the importance of validating input data and the requirement for timely updates to maintain system integrity.

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