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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200611-20] GNU gv: Stack overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
GNU gv: Stack overflow
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200611-20
(GNU gv: Stack overflow)
GNU gv does not properly boundary check user-supplied data before
copying it into process buffers.
Impact
A possible hacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted document
with GNU gv and execute arbitrary code with the rights of the user on
the system.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-5864
Solution:
All gv users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/gv-3.6.2-r1"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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