vendor:
Inkscape
by:
Unknown
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Buffer Overflow
119
CWE
Product Name: Inkscape
Affected Version From: Unknown
Affected Version To: Unknown
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: Unknown
CPE: a:inkscape_project:inkscape
Platforms Tested:
Unknown
Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Inkscape
Inkscape is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability. This issue occurs when the application fails to do proper bounds checking on user-supplied data before copying it into a finite-sized buffer. When a malformed SVG image file is processed, it leads to a buffer overflow, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the victim user.
Mitigation:
To mitigate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update Inkscape to the latest version available from the vendor. Additionally, users should exercise caution when opening SVG image files from untrusted sources.