SB2014122603 - Gentoo update for MuPDF

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2013)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the xps_parse_color function in xps/xps-common.c when processing a large number of entries in the ContextColor value of the Fill attribute in a Path element. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://security.gentoo.org/
• https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201412-43