CVE-2016-4348: Input Validation
First published: Fri May 20 2016(Updated: )
The _rsvg_css_normalize_font_size function in librsvg 2.40.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (stack consumption and application crash) via circular definitions in an SVG document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| CentOS Librsvg2 | <=2.40.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-05/msg00079.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3584
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/28/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/28/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/30/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/10/15
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/librsvg/commit/?id=d1c9191949747f6dcfd207831d15dd4ba00e31f2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4348?
CVE-2016-4348 has a severity level that can lead to denial of service due to application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4348?
To fix CVE-2016-4348, you should update librsvg to version 2.40.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4348?
CVE-2016-4348 affects librsvg versions up to 2.40.1 and certain Debian and openSUSE systems.
What types of attacks does CVE-2016-4348 allow?
CVE-2016-4348 allows context-dependent attackers to cause stack consumption via circular definitions in SVG documents.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4348?
Currently, the best workaround for CVE-2016-4348 is to avoid using SVG documents with circular definitions.
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