SB2025062901 - Debian update for catdoc

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-48877)

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the Shared String Table Record Parser implementation. A local attacker can use a speciall crafted file, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

2) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-52035)

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the OLE Document File Allocation Table Parser functionality. A local attacker can use a speciall crafted file, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

3) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-54028)

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in the OLE Document DIFAT Parser functionality. A local attacker can use a specially crafted file, trigger integer underflow 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://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2025/msg00117.html