Gentoo: GLSA-201503-07: hivex: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Summary
Manipulating a short or truncated hive file may trigger an out-of-bounds read or write in hivex.
Resolution
All hivex users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-misc/hivex-1.3.11"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-9273 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-9273
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-07
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
An out-of-bounds error in hivex may result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.
Background
hivex is a library for reading and writing Windows Registry 'hive' binary files.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 app-misc/hivex < 1.3.11 >= 1.3.11
Impact
===== A context-dependent attacker could cause an application linked against hivex to pass a short or truncated hive file, 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.