ArgyllCMS: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code — GLSA 201206-04

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

Affected packages

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.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

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

References

• CVE-2012-1616

Release date
June 18, 2012

Latest revision
June 18, 2012: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
remote

Bugzilla entries

• 416781