GLSA 201402-13: DjVu: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

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Severity:	normal
Title:	DjVu: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date:	02/09/2014
Bugs:	#497088
ID:	201402-13

Synopsis

A vulnerability in DjVu could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.

Background

DjVu is a web-centric format and software platform for distributing documents and images.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
app-text/djvu	< 3.5.25.3	>= 3.5.25.3	All supported architectures

Description

A vulnerability has been discovered in DjVu. Please review the CVE identifier referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted DjVu file, 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 DjVu users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/djvu-3.5.25.3"

References

CVE-2012-6535

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201402-13.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.