Gentoo: GLSA-201806-08: file: Denial of service
Summary
File does not properly utilize the do_core_note function in readelf.c in libmagic.a.
Resolution
All file users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/file-5.33-r2"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2018-10360 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-10360
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-08
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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Synopsis
A vulnerability in file could lead to a Denial of Service condition.
Background
file is a utility that guesses a file format by scanning binary data for patterns.
Affected Packages
------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 sys-apps/file < 5.33-r2 >= 5.33-r2
Impact
===== A remote attacker could send a specially crafted ELF file possibly resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.