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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200412-24] Xpdf, GPdf: New integer overflows Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Xpdf, GPdf: New integer overflows
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200412-24
(Xpdf, GPdf: New integer overflows)
A new integer overflow issue was discovered in Xpdf's
Gfx::doImage() function.
Impact
A possible hacker could entice an user to open a specially-crafted PDF
file, potentially resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the
rights of the user running Xpdf or GPdf.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-1125
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=172&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
Solution:
All Xpdf users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/xpdf-3.00-r7"
All GPdf users should also upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/gpdf-2.8.1-r1"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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