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Gentoo: GLSA-202107-47 Normal Severity: libpano13 Format String Risk

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Calendar Grey July 20, 2021
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
A vulnerability in libpano13 related to format string issues could lead to arbitrary code execution and potential denial of service; it is crucial to perform an upgrade.
A format string vulnerability has been found in libpano13, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Summary

A format string issue exists within panoFileOutputNamesCreate() where unvalidated input is passed directly into the formatter.

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Topics Covered

security advisory Gentoo format string arbitrary code execution normal severity libpano13

Resolution

All libpano13 users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libpano13-2.9.20"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2021-20307 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20307

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-47
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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.

Severity: Normal
Title: libpano13: Format string vulnerability
Date: July 20, 2021
Bugs: #780486
ID: 202107-47

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Topics Covered

security advisory Gentoo format string arbitrary code execution normal severity libpano13

Synopsis

A format string vulnerability has been found in libpano13, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

Background

libpano13 is Helmut Dersch's panorama toolbox library.

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Affected Packages

------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-libs/libpano13 < 2.9.20 >= 2.9.20

Impact

===== A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted file using libpano13, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.