Gentoo: GLSA-201312-16 Normal: Xfig Code Execution Advisory
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December 27, 2013
A vulnerability in Xfig could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.
Summary
Xfig contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in processing certain FIG images.
Resolution
All Xfig users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/xfig-3.2.5b-r1"
NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since January 09, 2011. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.
NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since January 09, 2011. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2010-4262 http://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2010-4262
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201312-16
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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 https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: Normal
Title: Xfig: Arbitrary code execution
Date: December 27, 2013
Bugs: #348344
ID: 201312-16
Background
Xfig is an interactive drawing tool.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-gfx/xfig < 3.2.5b-r1 >= 3.2.5b-r1
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially-crafted file,
potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution or a Denial of
Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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