Gentoo: GLSA-202110-12 Normal: SPICE VDAgent Code Injection
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April 8, 2018
A vulnerability in SPICE VDAgent could allow local attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
Summary
SPICE VDAgent does not properly escape save directory before passing to shell.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All SPICE VDAgent users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge -a -1 -v ">=app-emulation/spice-vdagent-0.17.0_p20180319"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2017-15108 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15108
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-09
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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: SPICE VDAgent: Arbitrary command injection
Date: April 08, 2018
Bugs: #650020
ID: 201804-09
Topics Covered
Background
Provides a complete open source solution for remote access to virtual
machines in a seamless way so you can play videos, record audio, share
USB devices and share folders without complications.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-emulation/spice-vdagent
< 0.17.0_p20180319 >= 0.17.0_p20180319
Impact
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A local attacker could execute arbitrary commands.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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