CVE-2006-5864
Medium
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ps_gettext function in ps.c for GNU gv 3.6.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PostScript (PS) file with certain headers that contain long comments, as demonstrated using the (1) DocumentMedia, (2) DocumentPaperSizes, and possibly (3) PageMedia and (4) PaperSize headers. NOTE: this issue can be exploited through other products that use gv such as evince.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Gnu Gv
PublishedNov 11, 2006
First seenNov 11, 2006
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| gnu gv | 3.5.8, 3.6.0, 3.6.1, 3.6.2 | — |
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