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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200404-02] KDE Personal Information Management Suite Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
KDE Personal Information Management Suite Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200404-02
(KDE Personal Information Management Suite Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability)
A buffer overflow may occur in KDE-PIM's VCF file reader when a maliciously
crafted VCF file is opened by a user on a vulnerable system.
Impact
A remote attacker may unauthorized access to a user's personal data or
execute commands with the user's rights.
Workaround
A workaround is not currently known for this issue. All users are advised
to upgrade to the latest version of the affected package.
References:
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2003-0988
Solution:
KDE users should upgrade to version 3.1.5 or later:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=kde-base/kde-3.1.5"
# emerge ">=kde-base/kde-3.1.5"
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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