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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject: [ GLSA 200806-02 ] libxslt: Execution of arbitrary code |
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Title: libxslt: Execution of arbitrary code (GLSA 200806-02)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: June 03, 2008
Bug(s): #222499
ID: 200806-02
Synopsis
A vulnerability was found in libxslt, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary code and Denial of Service.
Background
Libxslt is the XSLT C library developed for the GNOME project. XSLT itself is an XML language to define transformations for XML.
Affected Packages
Package: dev-libs/libxslt
Vulnerable: < 1.1.24
Unaffected: >= 1.1.24
Architectures: All supported architectures
Description
Anthony de Almeida Lopes reported a vulnerability in libxslt when handling XSL style-sheet files, which could be exploited to trigger the use of uninitialized memory, e.g. in a call to "free()".
Impact
A remote attacker could entice a user or automated system to process an XML file using a specially crafted XSL transformation file, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All libxslt users should upgrade to the latest version: Code: | # emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libxslt-1.1.24" |
References
CVE-2008-1767 |
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