Multiple integer overflows in xpmParseColors in parse.c for libXpm before 6.8.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malformed XPM image file. This library itself is contained in lesstif. RHEL3 does not contain lesstif, therefore is not affected by this issue.
Also see CAN-2004-0914 additional issues which were embargoed until Nov17
An advisory has been issued which should help the problem described in this bug report. This report is therefore being closed with a resolution of ERRATA. For more information on the solution and/or where to find the updated files, please follow the link below. You may reopen this bug report if the solution does not work for you. http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-004.html