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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200606-03] Dia: Format string vulnerabilities Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Dia: Format string vulnerabilities
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200606-03
(Dia: Format string vulnerabilities)
KaDaL-X discovered a format string error within the handling of
filenames. Hans de Goede also discovered several other format
string errors in the processing of dia files.
Impact
By enticing a user to open a specially crafted file, a remote
attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code
with the rights of the user running the application.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-2453
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-2480
Solution:
All Dia users should upgrade to the latest available version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-office/dia-0.95.1"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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