[ GLSA 201209-10 ] Calligra: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Calligra: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code (GLSA 201209-10)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: September 25, 2012
Bug(s): #428890
ID: 201209-10

Synopsis

A buffer overflow vulnerability in Calligra could result in the
execution of arbitrary code.


Background

Calligra is an office suite by KDE.

Affected Packages

Package: app-office/calligra
Vulnerable: < 2.4.3-r1
Unaffected: >= 2.4.3-r1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

An error in the read() function in styles.cpp could cause a heap-based
buffer overflow.


Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted ODF
file, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Calligra users should upgrade to the latest version: