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[GLSA-200503-24] LTris: Buffer overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
LTris: Buffer overflow

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200503-24
(LTris: Buffer overflow)

LTris is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when reading the global
highscores file.

Impact

By modifying the global highscores file a malicious user could
trick another user to execute arbitrary code.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Solution:
All LTris users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=games-puzzle/ltris-1.0.10"

Network Security Threat Level: Medium

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi

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