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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA1194] DSA-1194-1 libwmf Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-1194-1 libwmf
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
It was discovered that an integer overflow in libwmf, the library to read
Windows Metafile Format files, can be exploited to execute arbitrary code
if a crafted WMF file is parsed.
For the stable distribution (sarge) this problem has been fixed in
version 0.2.8.3-2sarge1.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem has been fixed in
version 0.2.8.4-2.
We recommend that you upgrade your libwmf package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1194
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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