CVE-2006-1550: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Mar 30 2006(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in the xfig import code (xfig-import.c) in Dia 0.87 and later before 0.95-pre6 allow user-assisted attackers to have an unknown impact via a crafted xfig file, possibly involving an invalid (1) color index, (2) number of points, or (3) depth.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Dia | =0.87 | |
| Dia | =0.88.1 | |
| Dia | =0.91 | |
| Dia | =0.92.2 | |
| Dia | =0.93 | |
| Dia | =0.94 |
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Reference Links
- http://mail.gnome.org/archives/dia-list/2006-March/msg00149.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17310
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015853
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19469
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19505
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1025
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-April/msg00021.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19507
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19543
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19546
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200604-14.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19765
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_04_28.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19897
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0280.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19959
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:062
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25566
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10361
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/266-1/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429357/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1550?
CVE-2006-1550 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1550?
To mitigate CVE-2006-1550, upgrade Dia to version 0.95-pre6 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-1550?
CVE-2006-1550 affects Dia versions 0.87 through 0.94.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1550?
CVE-2006-1550 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the xfig import code of Dia.
Can CVE-2006-1550 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-1550 requires user interaction, such as opening a crafted xfig file, for exploitation.
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