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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200510-06] Dia: Arbitrary code execution through SVG import Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Dia: Arbitrary code execution through SVG import
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200510-06
(Dia: Arbitrary code execution through SVG import)
Joxean Koret discovered that the SVG import test in Dia fails to
properly sanitise data read from an SVG file.
Impact
A possible hacker could create a specially crafted SVG file, which, when
imported into Dia, could lead to the execution of arbitrary code.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-2966
Solution:
All Dia users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-office/dia-0.94-r3"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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