libpano13: Format string vulnerability — GLSA 202107-47

A format string vulnerability has been found in libpano13, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Affected packages

media-libs/libpano13 on all architectures
Affected versions < 2.9.20
Unaffected versions >= 2.9.20

Background

libpano13 is Helmut Dersch’s panorama toolbox library.

Description

A format string issue exists within panoFileOutputNamesCreate() where unvalidated input is passed directly into the formatter.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted file using libpano13, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libpano13 users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libpano13-2.9.20"
 

References

Release date
July 20, 2021

Latest revision
July 20, 2021: 1

Severity
normal

Exploitable
remote

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