Gentoo: GLSA-201011-01 High: GNU C Library Local Execution Threat
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November 15, 2010
Multiple vulnerabilities were found in glibc, the worst of which allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities were found in glibc, amongst others the widely-known recent LD_AUDIT and $ORIGIN issues. For further information please consult the CVE entries referenced below.
Resolution
All GNU C library users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-libs/glibc-2.11.2-r3"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2009-4880 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-4880 [ 2 ] CVE-2009-4881 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-4881 [ 3 ] CVE-2010-0296 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-0296 [ 4 ] CVE-2010-0830 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-0830 [ 5 ] CVE-2010-3847 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-3847 [ 6 ] CVE-2010-3856 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-3856
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201011-01
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Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: High
Title: GNU C library: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 15, 2010
Bugs: #285818, #325555, #330923, #335871, #341755
ID: 201011-01
Background
The GNU C library is the standard C library used by Gentoo Linux
systems.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-libs/glibc < 2.11.2-r3 >= 2.11.2-r3
Impact
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A local attacker could execute arbitrary code as root, cause a Denial
of Service, or gain privileges. Additionally, a user-assisted remote
attacker could cause the execution of arbitrary code, and a
context-dependent attacker could cause a Denial of Service.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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