Date: Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:01:08 +0100
From: Tobias Heinlein <keytoaster@gentoo.org.>
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Subject: [ GLSA 200811-04 ] Graphviz: User-assisted execution of arbitrary
code
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200811-04
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Graphviz: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: November 09, 2008
Bugs: #240636
ID: 200811-04
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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in Graphviz might lead to user-assisted execution of
arbitrary code via a DOT file.
Background
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Graphviz is an open source graph visualization software.
Affected packages
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1 media-gfx/graphviz < 2.20.3 >=3D 2.20.3
Description
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Roee Hay reported a stack-based buffer overflow in the push_subg()
function in parser.y when processing a DOT file with a large number of
Agraph_t elements.
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user or automated system to open a
specially crafted DOT file in an application using Graphviz, possibly
leading to the execution of arbitrary code.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Graphviz users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=3Dmedia-gfx/graphviz-2.20.3"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2008-4555
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=3DCVE-2008-4555
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200811-04.xml
Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2008 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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