Debian DLA-44-1 : libwpd security update

high Nessus Plugin ID 82191

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Synopsis

The remote Debian host is missing a security update.

Description

Fix arbitrary code execution by remote attackers via crafted Wordperfect .WPD documents.

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Solution

Upgrade the affected packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 82191

File Name: debian_DLA-44.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Debian Local Security Checks

Published: 3/26/2015

Updated: 1/11/2021

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Agentless Assessment, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

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:debian:debian_linux:libwpd-stream8c2a, p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:libwpd-tools, p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:libwpd8-dev, p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:libwpd8-doc, p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:libwpd8c2a, cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:6.0

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Debian/release, Host/Debian/dpkg-l

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 9/3/2014

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2012-2149

BID: 53570

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