wvWare wv2 library Word document integer overflow
| wvware-wv2-word-overflow (27184) |  High Risk |
Description:
The wvWare wv2 library is vulnerable to an integer overflow in the word_helper.h file. If a remote attacker could persuade a victim to open a specially-crafted Microsoft Word document with an application that utilizes the wv2 library, the attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the victim's system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of wv2 (0.2.3 or later), available from SourceForge.net. See References.
For Debian GNU/Linux:
Refer to DSA-1100-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Ubuntu Linux:
Refer to USN-300-1 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For Gentoo Linux:
Refer to Gentoo Linux Security Announcement GLSA 2006-06-24 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for patch or upgrade information.
References:
- SourceForge.net: wvWare.
- SourceForge.net: Files: wvWare - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: 0.2.3.
- BID-18437: wv2 Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-2197: Integer overflow in wv2 before 0.2.3 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word document.
- DSA-1100: wv2 -- integer overflow
- GLSA-200606-24: wv2: Integer overflow
- MDKSA-2006:109: Updated wv2 packages fix vulnerability
- SA20665: wvWare wv2 Library Integer Overflow Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1016313: wvWare wv2 Integer Overflow in Processing Word Documents Permits Code Execution
- SUSE-SR:2006:015: SUSE Security Summary Report
- USN-300-1: wv2 vulnerability
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-2350: wvWare wv2 Word Document Handling Client-Side Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Canonical Ubuntu 5.04
- Canonical Ubuntu 5.10
- Canonical Ubuntu 6.06 LTS
- Debian Debian Linux 3.1
- Gentoo Linux
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2006 X86_64
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux 2006
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0
- MandrakeSoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0 X86_64
- wvWare wv2 prior to 0.2.3
Reported:
Jun 12, 2006
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