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GLSA-201312-08 : WebP: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

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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-201312-08 (WebP: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code)

 An integer overflow flaw has been found in WebP.
 Impact :

 A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted image in an application linked against WebP, 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 WebP users should upgrade to the latest version:
 # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=media-libs/libwebp-0.2.1'

See Also

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201312-08

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 71286

File Name: gentoo_GLSA-201312-08.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: local

Published: 12/10/2013

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:libwebp, 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: 12/10/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-5127

BID: 56413

GLSA: 201312-08