Gentoo: GLSA-201405-18: OpenConnect: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Summary
A stack-based buffer overflow error has been discovered in OpenConnect.
Resolution
All OpenConnect users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/openconnect-4.08"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2012-6128 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-6128
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201405-18
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.
Synopsis
A buffer overflow in OpenConnect could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.
Background
OpenConnect is a free client for Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN software.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-misc/openconnect < 4.08 >= 4.08
Impact
===== A remote attacker could entice a user to connect to a malicious VPN server, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.