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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200511-22] Inkscape: Buffer overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Inkscape: Buffer overflow
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200511-22
(Inkscape: Buffer overflow)
Joxean Koret has discovered that Inkscape incorrectly allocates
memory when opening an SVG file, creating the possibility of a buffer
overflow if the SVG file being opened is specially crafted.
Impact
A possible hacker could entice a user into opening a maliciously crafted
SVG file, allowing for the execution of arbitrary code on a machine
with the rights of the user running Inkscape.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-3737
Solution:
All Inkscape users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/inkscape-0.43"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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