Gentoo: GLSA-202005-10 Normal Severity: libmicrodns Code Execution Risk
gentoo
May 14, 2020
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libmicrodns, the worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.
Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libmicrodns. Please review the CVE identifiers and the upstream advisory referenced below for details.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All libmicrodns users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/libmicrodns-0.1.2"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2020-6071 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6071 [ 2 ] CVE-2020-6072 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6072 [ 3 ] CVE-2020-6073 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6073 [ 4 ] CVE-2020-6077 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6077 [ 5 ] CVE-2020-6078 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6078 [ 6 ] CVE-2020-6079 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6079 [ 7 ] CVE-2020-6080 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6080 [ 8 ] VideoLAN-SB-VLC-309 https://www.videolan.org/security/sb-vlc309.html
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202005-10
style>.gentoo_availability{display:block;}
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.
PREVIOUS
NEXT
Severity: Normal
Title: libmicrodns: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: May 14, 2020
Bugs: #714606
ID: 202005-10
Topics Covered
Background
libmicrodns is an mDNS library, focused on being simple and
cross-platform.
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Affected Packages
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 net-libs/libmicrodns < 0.1.2 >= 0.1.2
Impact
=====
Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Related News
Powered By
Linux Security - Your source for Top Linux News, Advisories, HOWTOs and Feature Releases
QUICK LINKS
subscribe to newsletters!
Like staying secure? So do we.
Sign up for updates, tips, and alerts!