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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200703-07] STLport: Possible remote execution of arbitrary code Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200703-07] STLport: Possible remote execution of arbitrary code |
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STLport: Possible remote execution of arbitrary code Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200703-07 (STLport: Possible remote execution of arbitrary code) Two buffer overflows have been discovered, one in "print floats" and one in the rope constructor. Impact Both of the buffer overflows could result in the remote execution of arbitrary code. Please note that the exploitability of the vulnerabilities depends on how the library is used by other software programs. Workaround There is no known workaround at this time. References: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-0803 Solution: All STLport users should upgrade to the latest version. # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/STLport-5.0.3" Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2007 Michel Arboi |
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