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GLSA-200805-14 : Common Data Format library: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

high Nessus Plugin ID 32351

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-200805-14 (Common Data Format library: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code)

 Alfredo Ortega (Core Security Technologies) reported a boundary error within the Read32s_64() function when processing CDF files.
 Impact :

 A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted CDF file, possibly resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.
 Workaround :

 There is no known workaround at this time.

Solution

All Common Data Format library users should upgrade to the latest version:
 # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=sci-libs/cdf-3.2.1'

See Also

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200805-14

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 32351

File Name: gentoo_GLSA-200805-14.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: local

Published: 5/16/2008

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

Vulnerability Information

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

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

Patch Publication Date: 5/13/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-2080

CWE: 119

GLSA: 200805-14