JVN#15205734: DX Library vulnerable to remote code execution

DX Library is an open source library for creating Windows applications. DX Library contains a remote code execution vulnerability due to an issue in printfDx().

Impact

When processing a specially crafted string, an application built using DX Library may allow arbitrary code to be executed.

Solution

Update DX Library and rebuild the application
Update to the latest version of DX Library and rebuild the application.

Products Affected

• DX Library for VisualC++ Ver3.13f to Ver3.16b
• DX Library for BorlandC++ Ver3.13f to Ver3.16b
• DX Library for Gnu C++ Ver3.13f to Ver3.16b