Gentoo: GLSA-202301-12 Critical Alert: Apache HTTP Server Data Leak
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November 10, 2018
A vulnerability in Icecast might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Summary
Multiple buffer overflows have been discovered in Icecast. Please review the CVE identifier referenced below for details.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All Icecast users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/icecast-2.4.4"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2018-18820 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18820
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-09
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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: High
Title: Icecast: Arbitrary code execution
Date: November 10, 2018
Bugs: #670148
ID: 201811-09
Topics Covered
Background
Icecast is an open source alternative to SHOUTcast that supports MP3,
OGG (Vorbis/Theora) and AAC streaming.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/icecast < 2.4.4 >= 2.4.4
Impact
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A remote attacker, by sending a specially crafted request using
authentication type "url", could possibly execute arbitrary code with
the privileges of the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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