Vulnerability Description
The Python SVG import plugin (diasvg_import.py) for DIA 0.94 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted SVG file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dia | Dia | <= 0.94 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17047
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17059Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17083Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17095Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17108Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-847
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1025
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-06.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:187
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_22_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15000Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/1950Vendor Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/193-1/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17047
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17059Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2966?
CVE-2005-2966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). The Python SVG import plugin (diasvg_import.py) for DIA 0.94 and earlier allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted SVG file.
How severe is CVE-2005-2966?
CVE-2005-2966 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2966?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dia Dia.