GLSA 201507-10: t1utils: Arbitrary code execution

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Severity:	normal
Title:	t1utils: Arbitrary code execution
Date:	07/10/2015
Bugs:	#548638
ID:	201507-10

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

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
app-text/t1utils	< 1.39	>= 1.39	All supported architectures

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

CVE-2015-3905

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201507-10.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.