Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in CDF might result in the execution of arbitrary code.
| Package | Arch | Vulnerable | Unaffected |
|---|---|---|---|
| sci-libs/cdf | * | < 3.3.0 | >= 3.3.0 |
CDF is a library for the Common Data Format which is a self-describing data format for the storage and manipulation of scalar and multidimensional data. It is developed by the NASA.
Leon Juranic reported multiple heap-based buffer overflows for instance in the ReadAEDRList64(), SearchForRecord_r_64(), LastRecord64(), and CDFsel64() functions.
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted CDF file, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application, or a Denial of Service.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All CDF users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sci-libs/cdf-3.3.0"
A buffer overflow vulnerability has been discovered in the Common Data Format library.
| Package | Arch | Vulnerable | Unaffected |
|---|---|---|---|
| sci-libs/cdf | * | < 3.2.1 | >= 3.2.1 |
The Common Data Format library is a scientific data management package which allows programmers and application developers to manage and manipulate scalar, vector, and multi-dimensional data arrays in a platform independent fashion.
Alfredo Ortega (Core Security Technologies) reported a boundary error within the Read32s_64() function when processing CDF files.
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted CDF file, possibly resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All Common Data Format library users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sci-libs/cdf-3.2.1"