Gentoo: GLSA-202310-09 Critical: LibXYZ Buffer Overflow Risk
gentoo
October 8, 2023
A root privilege escalation through setuid executable and cron job has been discovered in man-db.
Summary
A root privilege escalation through setuid executable and cron job has
been discovered in man-db. Please review the CVE identifier referenced
below for details.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All man-db users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/man-db-2.8.5"
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/man-db-2.8.5"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2018-25078
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25078
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202310-08
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
critical
Lowest
Low
Medium
High
Critical
Severity: High
Title: man-db: privilege escalation
Date: October 08, 2023
Bugs: #662438
ID: 202310-08
Topics Covered
Background
man-db is a man replacement that utilizes BerkeleyDB instead of flat
files.
Get the latest News and Insights
Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.
Affected Packages
Package Vulnerable Unaffected
--------------- ------------ ------------
sys-apps/man-db < 2.8.5 >= 2.8.5
Impact
A local user with access to the man user or group can elevate privileges
to root.
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!