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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 201402-09
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 Severity: Normal
    Title: Apache mod_fcgid: Arbitrary code execution
     Date: February 07, 2014
     Bugs: #487314
       ID: 201402-09

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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in Apache mod_fcgid might allow remote attackers to
execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Background
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Apache mod_fcgid is a binary-compatible alternative to mod_fastcgi with
better process management.

Affected packages
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     Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected
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  1  www-apache/mod_fcgid         < 2.3.9                    >= 2.3.9

Description
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Apache mod_fcgid fails to perform a boundary check on user-supplied
input, potentially resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow.

Impact
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A remote attacker can supply a crafted input, possibly resulting in
execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
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All Apache mod_fcgid users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-apache/mod_fcgid-2.3.9"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2013-4365
      http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-4365

Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201402-09

Concerns?
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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.

License
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Copyright 2014 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/