[gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201507-10 ] t1utils: Arbitrary code execution

[gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201507-10 ] t1utils: Arbitrary code execution

[Mikle Kolyada]

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 201507-10
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                                           https://security.gentoo.org/
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 Severity: Normal
    Title: t1utils: Arbitrary code execution
     Date: July 10, 2015
     Bugs: #548638
       ID: 201507-10

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Synopsis
========

A buffer overflow in t1utils could result in execution of arbitrary
code or Denial of Service.

Background
==========

t1utils is a collection of simple Type 1 font manipulation programs.

Affected packages
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     Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected
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  1  app-text/t1utils              < 1.39                     >= 1.39 

Description
===========

t1utils has a buffer overflow in the set_cs_start function in
t1disasm.c.

Impact
======

A remote attacker could cause a denial of service and possibly execute
arbitrary code via a crafted font file.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All t1utils users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/t1utils-1.39"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2015-3905
      http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-3905

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-10

Concerns?
=========

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
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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Copyright 2015 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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