A buffer overflow vulnerability in Antiword could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.
| Package | Arch | Vulnerable | Unaffected |
|---|---|---|---|
| app-text/antiword | * | < 0.37-r1 | >= 0.37-r1 |
Antiword is a free MS Word reader.
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in wordole.c in Antiword.
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted document using Antiword, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All Antiword users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/antiword-0.37-r1"