CVE-2011-3146: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Aug 31 2011(Updated: )
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was reported [1] by Sauli Pahlman in librsvg. If a program linked to librsvg where to open a crafted SVG file, it could cause that application to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code. [1] <a href="https://launchpad.net/bugs/825497">https://launchpad.net/bugs/825497</a> <a href="https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=658014">https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=658014</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/librsvg | <2.34.1 | 2.34.1 |
| CentOS Librsvg2 | <=2.34.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/825497
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=658014
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=521134&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=521134&action=edit
- http://git.gnome.org/browse/librsvg/commit/?id=34c95743ca692ea0e44778e41a7c0a129363de84
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=736237
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1289.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=734936
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/librsvg/2.34/librsvg-2.34.1.news
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/065730.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/065739.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2011-September/066127.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-1289.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45877
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/librsvg/+bug/825497
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3146?
CVE-2011-3146 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing application crashes and executing arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3146?
To fix CVE-2011-3146, update the librsvg package to version 2.34.1 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2011-3146?
CVE-2011-3146 affects librsvg versions up to 2.34.0 and any software linked to it that processes crafted SVG files.
Can CVE-2011-3146 lead to remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2011-3146 can potentially lead to remote code execution if an application linked to librsvg processes a malicious SVG file.
What type of flaw is described in CVE-2011-3146?
CVE-2011-3146 describes a NULL pointer dereference flaw in librsvg.
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