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Gentoo: GLSA-202408-27 Normal: AFLplusplus Arbitrary Code Execution

A vulnerability has been discovered in AFLplusplus, which can lead to arbitrary code execution via an untrusted CWD.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202408-27 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: AFLplusplus: Arbitrary Code Execution Date: August 11, 2024 Bugs: #897924 ID: 202408-27 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======== A vulnerability has been discovered in AFLplusplus, which can lead to arbitrary code execution via an untrusted CWD. Background ========== The fuzzer afl++ is afl with community patches, qemu 5.1 upgrade, collision-free coverage, enhanced laf-intel & redqueen, AFLfast++ power schedules, MOpt mutators, unicorn_mode, and a lot more! Affected packages ================= Package Vulnerable Unaffected ------------------------- ------------ ------------ app-forensics/aflplusplus < 4.06c > = 4.06c Description =========== In AFL++ 4.05c, the CmpLog component uses the current working directory to resolve and execute unprefixed fuzzing targets, allowing code execution. Impact ====== In AFL++ 4.05c, the CmpLog component uses the current working directory to resolve and execute unprefixed fuzzing targets, allowing code execution. Workaround ========== There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========== All AFLplusplus users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =app-forensics/aflplusplus-4.06c" References ========== [ 1 ] CVE-2023-26266 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-26266 Availability ============ This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202408-27 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ======= Copyright 2024 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5 . Uncover a security notice from Gentoo pertaining to AFLplusplus indicating a standard severity concerning potential vulnerabilities for arbitrary code execution threats.. Gentoo Security Advisory, AFLplusplus Update, Arbitrary Code Execution, Linux Security Patch. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Aug 11, 2024 Gentoo