Gentoo: GLSA-201611-12 Normal: imlib2 Remote Code Execution Risk
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November 21, 2016
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in imlib2, the worst of which allows for the remote execution of arbitrary code.
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in imlib2. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All imlib2 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/imlib2-1.4.9"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-9762 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-9762 [ 2 ] CVE-2014-9763 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-9763 [ 3 ] CVE-2014-9764 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-9764 [ 4 ] CVE-2016-4024 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-4024
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-12
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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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Severity: Normal
Title: imlib2: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 20, 2016
Bugs: #572884, #578810, #580038
ID: 201611-12
Topics Covered
Background
imlib2 is an advanced replacement for image manipulation libraries such
as libXpm. It is utilized by numerous programs, including gkrellm and
several window managers, to display images.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-libs/imlib2 < 1.4.9 >= 1.4.9
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted image
file using an application linked against imlib2, 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.
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