Gentoo: GLSA-201412-20: GNUstep Base library: Denial of Service
Summary
GNUstep Base library does not properly handle the file descriptor for logging, when run as a daemon.
Resolution
All GNUstep Base library users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=gnustep-base/gnustep-base-1.24.6-r1"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-2980 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-2980
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201412-20
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 vulnerability in GNUstep Base library could lead to Denial of Service.
Background
GNUstep Base library is a free software package implementing the API of the OpenStep Foundation Kit (tm), including later additions.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 gnustep-base/gnustep-base < 1.24.6-r1 >= 1.24.6-r1
Impact
===== A remote attacker could send a specially crafted request, possibly resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.