inkscape 0.41/0.42/0.42.1/0.42.2 style.cpp memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in inkscape 0.41/0.42/0.42.1/0.42.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file style.cpp. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-3737. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in inkscape 0.41/0.42/0.42.1/0.42.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the file style.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The bug was discovered 11/21/2005. The weakness was published 11/21/2005 by Joxean Koret (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at debian.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-3737 since 11/21/2005. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 20266 (GLSA-200511-22 : Inkscape: Buffer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 1 weeks after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (23162), Exploit-DB (26540), Tenable (20266), SecurityFocus (BID 15507†) and OSVDB (21001†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 20266
Nessus Name: GLSA-200511-22 : Inkscape: Buffer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 55971
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 916-1 (inkscape)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: Joxean Koret
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-3737 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-3737
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27015
X-Force: 23162
SecurityFocus: 15507 - Inkscape SVG Image Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 17651 - Inkscape SVG Importer Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 21001 - Inkscape - SVG Image Buffer Overflow Issue
Vulnerability Center: 9915 - Inkscape SVG Importer Buffer Overflow via a SVG File, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2005-2511

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 23:39
Updated: 01/05/2025 04:11
Changes: 03/11/2015 23:39 (79), 06/12/2019 12:22 (6), 01/05/2025 04:11 (19)
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