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GLSA-200806-02 : libxslt: Execution of arbitrary code

high Nessus Plugin ID 33085

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-200806-02 (libxslt: Execution of arbitrary code)

 Anthony de Almeida Lopes reported a vulnerability in libxslt when handling XSL style-sheet files, which could be exploited to trigger the use of uninitialized memory, e.g. in a call to 'free()'.
 Impact :

 A remote attacker could entice a user or automated system to process an XML file using a specially crafted XSL transformation file, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service.
 Workaround :

 There is no known workaround at this time.

Solution

All libxslt users should upgrade to the latest version:
 # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=dev-libs/libxslt-1.1.24'

See Also

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200806-02

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 33085

File Name: gentoo_GLSA-200806-02.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: local

Published: 6/4/2008

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

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: cpe:/o:gentoo:linux, p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:libxslt

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

Patch Publication Date: 6/3/2008

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2008-1767

CWE: 119

GLSA: 200806-02