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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200604-14] Dia: Arbitrary code execution through XFig import Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Dia: Arbitrary code execution through XFig import
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200604-14
(Dia: Arbitrary code execution through XFig import)
infamous41md discovered multiple buffer overflows in Dia's XFig
file import test.
Impact
By enticing a user to import a specially crafted XFig file into
Dia, a possible hacker could exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code
with the rights of the user running Dia.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-1550
Solution:
All Dia users should upgrade to the latest available version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-office/dia-0.94-r5"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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