CVE-2006-4514: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 30 2006(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ole_info_read_metabat function in Gnome Structured File library (libgsf) 1.14.0, and other versions before 1.14.2, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large num_metabat value in an OLE document, which causes the ole_init_info function to allocate insufficient memory.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libgsf | =1.13.2 | |
| libgsf | =1.14 | |
| libgsf | =1.11.1 | |
| libgsf | =1.14.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=446
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1221
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21358
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23164
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23166
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23167
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-391-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23227
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-857
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200612-13.xml
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Dec/0005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23355
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23337
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23352
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0011.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23686
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23920
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:220
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4784
- http://www.xerox.com/download/security/security-bulletin/16287-4d6b7b0c81f7b/cert_XRX13-003_v1.0.pdf
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30611
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9413
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454389/30/9210/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4514?
CVE-2006-4514 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
Which versions of libgsf are affected by CVE-2006-4514?
CVE-2006-4514 affects libgsf versions 1.11.1, 1.13.2, and 1.14.0.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4514?
To fix CVE-2006-4514, upgrade to libgsf version 1.14.2 or later.
Can CVE-2006-4514 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-4514 can be exploited by attackers in a context-dependent manner through malicious OLE documents.
What kind of attack does CVE-2006-4514 enable?
CVE-2006-4514 enables buffer overflow attacks that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
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