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GNOME gpdf Xpdf Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA17940
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Release Date:
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2005-12-08
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Popularity:
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6,893 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | GNOME 2.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-3191
CVE-2005-3192
CVE-2005-3193
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Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in GNOME gpdf, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially to compromise a user's system.
The vulnerabilities are caused due to the use of a vulnerable version of Xpdf.
For more information:
SA17897
The vulnerabilities affect gpdf version 2.10. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Restrict use to PDF files from trusted sources only.
Some Linux vendors have issued updated packages.
Other References:
SA17897:
http://secunia.com/advisories/17897/
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