Two format string vulnerabilities have been discovered in Inkscape, allowing for user-assisted execution of arbitrary code.
| Package | Arch | Vulnerable | Unaffected |
|---|---|---|---|
| media-gfx/inkscape | * | < 0.45.1 | >= 0.45.1 |
Inkscape is a vector graphics editor, using Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) Format.
Kees Cook has discovered two vulnerabilities in Inkscape. The application does not properly handle format string specifiers in some dialog boxes. Inkscape is also vulnerable to another format string error in its Jabber whiteboard protocol.
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted URI, possibly leading to execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running Inkscape.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All Inkscape users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/inkscape-0.45.1"
A vulnerability has been identified that allows a specially crafted SVG file to exploit a buffer overflow and potentially execute arbitrary code when opened.
| Package | Arch | Vulnerable | Unaffected |
|---|---|---|---|
| media-gfx/inkscape | * | < 0.43 | >= 0.43 |
Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
Joxean Koret has discovered that Inkscape incorrectly allocates memory when opening an SVG file, creating the possibility of a buffer overflow if the SVG file being opened is specially crafted.
An attacker could entice a user into opening a maliciously crafted SVG file, allowing for the execution of arbitrary code on a machine with the privileges of the user running Inkscape.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All Inkscape users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/inkscape-0.43"