Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the SVG importer (style.cpp) of inkscape 0.41 through 0.42.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SVG file with long CSS style property values.
CVSS Score
5.1
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Inkscape | Inkscape | 0.41 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=330894
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/inkscape/inkscape/src/style.cpp?r1=1.110&r
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17651Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17662PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17778
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17882
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/58
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-916
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200511-22.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_28_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15507ExploitPatch
- http://www.ubuntulinux.org/usn/usn-217-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2511
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=330894
- http://cvs.sourceforge.net/viewcvs.py/inkscape/inkscape/src/style.cpp?r1=1.110&r
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3737?
CVE-2005-3737 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the SVG importer (style.cpp) of inkscape 0.41 through 0.42.2 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a SVG file with long CSS style property values.
How severe is CVE-2005-3737?
CVE-2005-3737 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-2005-3737?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Inkscape Inkscape.