Gentoo: GLSA-202009-15 Normal: libuv Buffer Overflow Threat
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September 29, 2020
A buffer overflow in libuv might allow remote attacker(s) to execute arbitrary code.
Summary
libuv used an incorrect buffer size for paths, causing a buffer overflow.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All libuv users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libuv-1.39.0"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2020-8252 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-8252
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202009-15
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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: libuv: Buffer overflow
Date: September 29, 2020
Bugs: #742890
ID: 202009-15
Topics Covered
Background
libuv is a multi-platform support library with a focus on asynchronous
I/O.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-libs/libuv < 1.39.0 >= 1.39.0
Impact
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A remote attacker 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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