CVE-2005-3737: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 22 2005(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the SVG importer (style.cpp) of inkscape 0.41 through 0.42.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SVG file with long CSS style property values.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Inkscape Inkscape | =0.42.2 | |
| Inkscape Inkscape | =0.41 | |
| Inkscape Inkscape | =0.42.1 | |
| Inkscape Inkscape | =0.42 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=330894
- http://www.ubuntulinux.org/usn/usn-217-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17651
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/inkscape/inkscape/src/style.cpp?r1=1.110&r2=1.110.2.1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15507
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17662
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-22.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17778
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_28_sr.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-916
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17882
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/58
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2511
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3737?
CVE-2005-3737 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3737?
To fix CVE-2005-3737, upgrade Inkscape to version 0.43 or later.
What versions of Inkscape are affected by CVE-2005-3737?
Inkscape versions 0.41 through 0.42.2 are affected by CVE-2005-3737.
What type of attack does CVE-2005-3737 enable?
CVE-2005-3737 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2005-3737?
Yes, there are known exploits that take advantage of the buffer overflow vulnerability in the SVG importer.
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