Gentoo: GLSA-201507-10 Normal: t1utils Arbitrary Code Execution Risk
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July 10, 2015
A buffer overflow in t1utils could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.
Summary
t1utils has a buffer overflow in the set_cs_start function in t1disasm.c.
Resolution
All t1utils users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/t1utils-1.39"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2015-3905 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-3905
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-10
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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: t1utils: Arbitrary code execution
Date: July 10, 2015
Bugs: #548638
ID: 201507-10
Background
t1utils is a collection of simple Type 1 font manipulation programs.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-text/t1utils < 1.39 >= 1.39
Impact
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A remote attacker could cause a denial of service and possibly execute
arbitrary code via a crafted font file.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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