Gentoo: GLSA-201405-02: libSRTP: Denial of Service
Summary
A flaw was found in how the crypto_policy_set_from_profile_for_rtp() function applies cryptographic profiles to an srtp_policy in libSRTP.
Resolution
All libSRTP users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=net-libs/libsrtp-1.4.4_p20121108-r1"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2013-2139 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2139
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201405-02
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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Synopsis
A vulnerability in libSRTP can result in a Denial of Service condition.
Background
libSRTP is an Open-source implementation of the Secure Real-time Transport Protocol.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-libs/libsrtp < 1.4.4_p20121108-r1>= 1.4.4_p20121108-r1
Impact
===== A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash an application linked against libSRTP, resulting in Denial of Service.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.