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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200501-09] xzgv: Multiple overflows Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
xzgv: Multiple overflows
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200501-09
(xzgv: Multiple overflows)
Multiple overflows have been found in the image processing code of
xzgv, including an integer overflow in the PRF parsing code
(CVE-2004-0994).
Impact
A possible hacker could entice a user to open or browse a
specially-crafted image file, potentially resulting in the execution of
arbitrary code with the rights of the user running xzgv.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0994
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=160&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
Solution:
All xzgv users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/xzgv-0.8-r1"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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