wv2: Integer overflow

1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Advisory Reference	GLSA 200606-24 / wv2
Release Date	June 23, 2006
Latest Revision	June 23, 2006: 01
Impact	normal
Exploitable	remote

Package	Vulnerable versions	Unaffected versions	Architecture(s)
app-text/wv2	< 0.2.3	>= 0.2.3	All supported architectures

Related bugreports: #136759

Synopsis

An integer overflow could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

2. Impact Information

Background

wv2 is a filter library for Microsoft Word files, used in many Office suites.

Description

A boundary checking error was found in wv2, which could lead to an integer overflow.

Impact

An attacker could execute arbitrary code with the rights of the user running the program that uses the library via a maliciously crafted Microsoft Word document.

3. Resolution Information

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All wv2 users should update to the latest stable version:

Code Listing 3.1: Resolution

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/wv2-0.2.3"

4. References

CVE 2006-2197

Page updated June 23, 2006

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