An integer overflow could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200606-24 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: wv2: Integer overflow Date: June 23, 2006 Bugs: #136759 ID: 200606-24 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-2197 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200606-24 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our usersmachines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
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