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GLSA-201312-11 : Win32 Codecs: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

high Nessus Plugin ID 71486

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Synopsis

The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related patches.

Description

The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201312-11 (Win32 Codecs: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code)

 A heap-based buffer overflow exists when handling Shockwave Flash files.
 Impact :

 A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted Flash file using a package linked against Win32 Codecs, 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.

Solution

Gentoo has discontinued support for Win32 Codecs. We recommend that users unmerge Win32 Codecs:
 # emerge --unmerge 'media-libs/win32codecs'

See Also

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201312-11

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 71486

File Name: gentoo_GLSA-201312-11.nasl

Version: 1.7

Type: local

Published: 12/17/2013

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 6.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:win32codecs, cpe:/o:gentoo:linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Gentoo/release, Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 12/16/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-5400

BID: 30370

CWE: 119

GLSA: 201312-11