CVE-2005-2966
First published: Wed Oct 05 2005(Updated: )
The Python SVG import plugin (diasvg_import.py) for DIA 0.94 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted SVG file.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dia | =0.91 | |
| Dia | =0.93 | |
| Dia | <=0.94 | |
| Dia | =0.92.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15000
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-847
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-06.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:187
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17047
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17059
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17095
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17108
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_22_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17083
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1025
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1950
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/193-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2966?
CVE-2005-2966 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary command execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2966?
To fix CVE-2005-2966, you should update Dia to a version later than 0.94.
What versions of Dia are affected by CVE-2005-2966?
CVE-2005-2966 affects Dia versions 0.91, 0.92.2, 0.93, and 0.94 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-2966 involve?
CVE-2005-2966 involves user-assisted attacks that exploit crafted SVG files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2966?
Currently, the recommended workaround for CVE-2005-2966 is to avoid opening untrusted SVG files within Dia.
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