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Evince "get_next_text()" Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA23111
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Release Date:
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2006-11-29
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Last Update:
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2006-12-15
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Popularity:
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7,102 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Workaround
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| Software: | Evince 0.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2006-5864
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Description:
A vulnerability has been discovered in Evince, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error within the "get_next_text()" function in ps/ps.c. This can be exploited to cause a buffer overflow by e.g. tricking a user into opening a specially crafted PostScript file.
The vulnerability is confirmed in version 0.6.1. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
The vulnerability is reportedly fixed in the CVS repository.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Originally reported in GNU gv by Renaud Lifchitz, sysdream.com
Discovered in Evince by K-sPecial of .aware
Changelog:
2006-12-01: Added CVE reference.
2006-12-15: Updated "Solution" section.
Original Advisory:
http://milw0rm.com/exploits/2858
Other References:
SA22787:
http://secunia.com/advisories/22787/
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