[ GLSA 200903-10 ] Irrlicht: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Irrlicht: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code (GLSA 200903-10)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: March 07, 2009
Bug(s): #252203
ID: 200903-10

Synopsis

A buffer overflow might lead to the execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service.

Background

The Irrlicht Engine is an open source cross-platform high performance realtime 3D engine written in C++.

Affected Packages

Package: dev-games/irrlicht
Vulnerable: < 1.5
Unaffected: >= 1.5
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

An unspecified component of the B3D loader is vulnerable to a buffer overflow due to missing boundary checks.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted .irr file, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the application, or a Denial of Service (crash).

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All irrlicht users should upgrade to the latest version: