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GLSA-200703-07 : STLport: Possible remote execution of arbitrary code

medium Nessus Plugin ID 24777

Synopsis

The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related patches.

Description

The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200703-07 (STLport: Possible remote execution of arbitrary code)

 Two buffer overflows have been discovered, one in 'print floats' and one in the rope constructor.
 Impact :

 Both of the buffer overflows could result in the remote execution of arbitrary code. Please note that the exploitability of the vulnerabilities depends on how the library is used by other software programs.
 Workaround :

 There is no known workaround at this time.

Solution

All STLport users should upgrade to the latest version.
 # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=dev-libs/STLport-5.0.3'

See Also

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200703-07

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 24777

File Name: gentoo_GLSA-200703-07.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: local

Published: 3/7/2007

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6.8

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:stlport, cpe:/o:gentoo:linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Gentoo/release, Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list

Patch Publication Date: 3/6/2007

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/2/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-0803

GLSA: 200703-07