Gentoo: GLSA-201612-34 Normal: Systemd Multiple Execution Threats
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December 13, 2016
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in systemd, the worst of which may allow execution of arbitrary code.
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in systemd. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Resolution
All systemd users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/systemd-208"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2013-4391 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-4391 [ 2 ] CVE-2013-4393 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-4393 [ 3 ] CVE-2013-4394 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-4394
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-34
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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: systemd: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: December 13, 2016
Bugs: #486904
ID: 201612-34
Background
A system and service manager.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-apps/systemd < 208 >= 208
Impact
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An attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges
of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, or gain escalated
privileges.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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