- ---------------------------------------------------------------------                   Red Hat Security Advisory

Synopsis:          Moderate: mc security update
Advisory ID:       RHSA-2005:217-01
Advisory URL:      https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:217.html
Issue date:        2005-03-04
Updated on:        2005-03-04
Product:           Red Hat Enterprise Linux
CVE Names:         CAN-2004-1004 CAN-2004-1005 CAN-2004-1176
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------1. Summary:

Updated mc packages that fix multiple security issues are now available.

This update has been rated as having moderate security impact by the Red
Hat Security Response Team.

2. Relevant releases/architectures:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 - i386, ia64
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 - ia64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1 - i386

3. Problem description:

Midnight Commander (mc) is a visual shell, much like a file manager.

Several format string bugs were found in Midnight Commander. If a user is
tricked by an attacker into opening a specially crafted path with mc, it
may be possible to execute arbitrary code as the user running Midnight
Commander. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)
has assigned the name CAN-2004-1004 to this issue.

Several buffer overflow bugs were found in Midnight Commander. If a user is
tricked by an attacker into opening a specially crafted file or path
with mc, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code as the user running
Midnight Commander. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project
(cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CAN-2004-1005 to this issue.

A buffer underflow bug was found in Midnight Commander. If a malicious
local user is able to modify the extfs.ini file, it could be possible to
execute arbitrary code as a user running Midnight Commander. The Common
Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name
CAN-2004-1176 to this issue.

Users of mc should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain a
backported patch, and are not vulnerable to this issue.

4. Solution:

Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied.  Use Red Hat
Network to download and update your packages.  To launch the Red Hat
Update Agent, use the following command:

    up2date

For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the
following Web page for the System Administration or Customization
guide specific to your system:

    http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/

5. Bug IDs fixed (http://bugzilla.redhat.com/):

148864 - CAN-2004-1004 multiple issues with mc (CAN-2004-1005 CAN-2005-1176)

6. RPMs required:

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1:

SRPMS:
0280014f6cce24b5a7e86224d1a4c20e  mc-4.5.51-36.6.src.rpm

i386:
f9cf57bc299aff9a913dfd4801bf962d  gmc-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm
34fab95940f7bd986db806c30abf2264  mc-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm
dd976aa43c29b97804a1149cc64c56e4  mcserv-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm

ia64:
6f6c8b333239ba869ea8f32e05d9cf04  gmc-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm
012c0f617c2dd9593f53fa8c25839489  mc-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm
f067178eaa407dc355cd1e5b5d536b44  mcserv-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm

Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1:

SRPMS:
0280014f6cce24b5a7e86224d1a4c20e  mc-4.5.51-36.6.src.rpm

ia64:
6f6c8b333239ba869ea8f32e05d9cf04  gmc-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm
012c0f617c2dd9593f53fa8c25839489  mc-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm
f067178eaa407dc355cd1e5b5d536b44  mcserv-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1:

SRPMS:
0280014f6cce24b5a7e86224d1a4c20e  mc-4.5.51-36.6.src.rpm

i386:
f9cf57bc299aff9a913dfd4801bf962d  gmc-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm
34fab95940f7bd986db806c30abf2264  mc-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm
dd976aa43c29b97804a1149cc64c56e4  mcserv-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm

These packages are GPG signed by Red Hat for security.  Our key and 
details on how to verify the signature are available from
https://www.redhat.com/security/team/key/#package

7. References:

http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-1004
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-1005
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-1176

8. Contact:

The Red Hat security contact is .  More contact
details at https://www.redhat.com/security/team/contact/

Copyright 2005 Red Hat, Inc.

RedHat: Moderate: mc security update RHSA-2005:217-01

Updated mc packages that fix multiple security issues are now available. This update has been rated as having moderate security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

Summary



Summary

Midnight Commander (mc) is a visual shell, much like a file manager. Several format string bugs were found in Midnight Commander. If a user is tricked by an attacker into opening a specially crafted path with mc, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code as the user running Midnight Commander. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CAN-2004-1004 to this issue. Several buffer overflow bugs were found in Midnight Commander. If a user is tricked by an attacker into opening a specially crafted file or path with mc, it may be possible to execute arbitrary code as the user running Midnight Commander. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CAN-2004-1005 to this issue. A buffer underflow bug was found in Midnight Commander. If a malicious local user is able to modify the extfs.ini file, it could be possible to execute arbitrary code as a user running Midnight Commander. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CAN-2004-1176 to this issue. Users of mc should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain a backported patch, and are not vulnerable to this issue.


Solution

Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command:
up2date
For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system:
http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
5. Bug IDs fixed (http://bugzilla.redhat.com/):
148864 - CAN-2004-1004 multiple issues with mc (CAN-2004-1005 CAN-2005-1176)
6. RPMs required:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1:
SRPMS: 0280014f6cce24b5a7e86224d1a4c20e mc-4.5.51-36.6.src.rpm
i386: f9cf57bc299aff9a913dfd4801bf962d gmc-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm 34fab95940f7bd986db806c30abf2264 mc-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm dd976aa43c29b97804a1149cc64c56e4 mcserv-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm
ia64: 6f6c8b333239ba869ea8f32e05d9cf04 gmc-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm 012c0f617c2dd9593f53fa8c25839489 mc-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm f067178eaa407dc355cd1e5b5d536b44 mcserv-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1:
SRPMS: 0280014f6cce24b5a7e86224d1a4c20e mc-4.5.51-36.6.src.rpm
ia64: 6f6c8b333239ba869ea8f32e05d9cf04 gmc-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm 012c0f617c2dd9593f53fa8c25839489 mc-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm f067178eaa407dc355cd1e5b5d536b44 mcserv-4.5.51-36.6.ia64.rpm
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1:
SRPMS: 0280014f6cce24b5a7e86224d1a4c20e mc-4.5.51-36.6.src.rpm
i386: f9cf57bc299aff9a913dfd4801bf962d gmc-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm 34fab95940f7bd986db806c30abf2264 mc-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm dd976aa43c29b97804a1149cc64c56e4 mcserv-4.5.51-36.6.i386.rpm
These packages are GPG signed by Red Hat for security. Our key and details on how to verify the signature are available from https://www.redhat.com/security/team/key/#package

References

http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-1004 http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-1005 http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-1176

Package List


Severity
Advisory ID: RHSA-2005:217-01
Advisory URL: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:217.html
Issued Date: : 2005-03-04
Updated on: 2005-03-04
Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux
CVE Names: CAN-2004-1004 CAN-2004-1005 CAN-2004-1176 Updated mc packages that fix multiple security issues are now available. This update has been rated as having moderate security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team.

Topic


Topic


 

Relevant Releases Architectures

Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1 - i386, ia64

Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 - ia64

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1 - i386


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