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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200411-12] zgv: Multiple buffer overflows Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
zgv: Multiple buffer overflows
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200411-12
(zgv: Multiple buffer overflows)
Multiple arithmetic overflows have been detected in the image processing
code of zgv.
Impact
A possible hacker could entice a user to open a specially-crafted image file,
potentially resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the rights of the
user running zgv.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/379472
Solution:
All zgv users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/zgv-5.8"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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