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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 3:26 pm Post subject: [ GLSA 200704-10 ] Inkscape: Two format string vulnerabiliti |
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Title: Inkscape: Two format string vulnerabilities (GLSA 200704-10)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: April 16, 2007
Bug(s): #171799
ID: 200704-10
Synopsis
Two format string vulnerabilities have been discovered in Inkscape, allowing for user-assisted execution of arbitrary code.
Background
Inkscape is a vector graphics editor, using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Format.
Affected Packages
Package: media-gfx/inkscape
Vulnerable: < 0.45.1
Unaffected: >= 0.45.1
Architectures: All supported architectures
Description
Kees Cook has discovered two vulnerabilities in Inkscape. The application does not properly handle format string specifiers in some dialog boxes. Inkscape is also vulnerable to another format string error in its Jabber whiteboard protocol.
Impact
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted URI, possibly leading to execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Inkscape.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Inkscape users should upgrade to the latest version: Code: | # emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/inkscape-0.45.1" |
References
CVE-2007-1463
CVE-2007-1464 |
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