GLSA-201206-04 : ArgyllCMS: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

high Nessus Plugin ID 59632

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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-201206-04 (ArgyllCMS: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code)

ArgyllCMS does not properly handle ICC profiles causing a use-after-free vulnerability.
Impact :

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted image file using ArgyllCMS, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround :

There is no known workaround at this time.

Solution

All argyllcms users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=media-gfx/argyllcms-1.4.0'

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 59632

File Name: gentoo_GLSA-201206-04.nasl

Version: 1.10

Type: local

Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks

Published: 6/21/2012

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 6.9

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

Vulnerability Information

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

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

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 6/18/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-1616

BID: 53240

GLSA: 201206-04

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