STLport: Possible remote execution of arbitrary code

Background

STLport is a multi-platform C++ Standard Library implementation.

Description

Two buffer overflows have been discovered, one in “print floats” and one in the rope constructor.

Impact

Both of the buffer overflows could result in the remote execution of arbitrary code. Please note that the exploitability of the vulnerabilities depends on how the library is used by other software programs.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All STLport users should upgrade to the latest version.

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/STLport-5.0.3"