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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.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade evinceUpgrade gv | Jul 30, 2024 | Nov 11, 2006 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade evince | Dec 10, 2025 | Dec 14, 2006 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade app-text/gv.Upgrade app-text/evince.Upgrade app-text/mgv. | Oct 30, 2017 | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade evince-langUpgrade evince-develUpgrade evince-docUpgrade evince | Feb 17, 2015 | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade evinceUpgrade evince-gtk | Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 11, 2006 |
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