ArgyllCMS: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Advisory Reference	GLSA 201206-04 / argyllcms
Release Date	June 18, 2012
Latest Revision	June 18, 2012: 1
Impact	normal
Exploitable	remote

Package	Vulnerable versions	Unaffected versions	Architecture(s)
media-gfx/argyllcms	< 1.4.0	>= 1.4.0	All supported architectures

Related bugreports: #416781

Synopsis

A vulnerability has been found in ArgyllCMS which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2. Impact Information

Background

ArgyllCMS is an ICC compatible color management system that supports accurate ICC profile creation for scanners, cameras and film recorders.

Description

ArgyllCMS does not properly handle ICC profiles causing a use-after-free vulnerability.

Impact

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

3. Resolution Information

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All argyllcms users should upgrade to the latest version:

Code Listing 3.1: Resolution

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/argyllcms-1.4.0"

4. References

CVE-2012-1616

Page updated June 18, 2012

Summary: This is a Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

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