Inkscape '.eps' File Local Security Vulnerability

BID:57636

Info

Inkscape '.eps' File Local Security Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57636
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2012-6076
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 03 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 26 2013 12:26PM
Credit: Vincent Lefevre
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Inkscape '.eps' File Local Security Vulnerability

Inkscape is prone to a security vulnerability that may lead to disclosure of sensitive information.

An attacker can exploit this issue to obtain sensitive information that may aid in further stacks.

Exploit / POC

Inkscape '.eps' File Local Security Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Inkscape '.eps' File Local Security Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Inkscape '.eps' File Local Security Vulnerability

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