GLSA 201206-04: ArgyllCMS: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

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Severity:	normal
Title:	ArgyllCMS: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date:	06/18/2012
Bugs:	#416781
ID:	201206-04

Synopsis

A vulnerability has been found in ArgyllCMS which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Background

ArgyllCMS is an ICC compatible color management system that supports accurate ICC profile creation for scanners, cameras and film recorders.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
media-gfx/argyllcms	< 1.4.0	>= 1.4.0	All supported architectures

Description

ArgyllCMS does not properly handle ICC profiles causing a use-after-free vulnerability.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted image file using ArgyllCMS, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All argyllcms users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/argyllcms-1.4.0"

References

CVE-2012-1616

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-04.xml

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.