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Zahlenüberlauf in wv2 |
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200606-24 |
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Gentoo |
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Keine Angabe |
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Fr, 23. Juni 2006, 17:03 |
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http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-2197 |
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wv |
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Severity: Normal Title: wv2: Integer overflow Date: June 23, 2006 Bugs: #136759 ID: 200606-24
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Synopsis ========
An integer overflow could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Background ==========
wv2 is a filter library for Microsoft Word files, used in many Office suites.
Affected packages =================
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 app-text/wv2 < 0.2.3 >= 0.2.3
Description ===========
A boundary checking error was found in wv2, which could lead to an integer overflow.
Impact ======
An attacker could execute arbitrary code with the rights of the user running the program that uses the library via a maliciously crafted Microsoft Word document.
Workaround ==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution ==========
All wv2 users should update to the latest stable version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/wv2-0.2.3"
References ==========
[ 1 ] CVE 2006-2197 http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-2197
Availability ============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200606-24.xml
Concerns? =========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License =======
Copyright 2006 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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