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Gentoo: GLSA-202305-07 Critical: Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

A vulnerability in Crack might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201404-04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: High Title: Crack: Arbitrary code execution Date: April 07, 2014 Bugs: #460164 ID: 201404-04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= A vulnerability in Crack might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Background ========= Crack is a really simple JSON and XML parsing Ruby gem, ripped from Merb and Rails. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 dev-ruby/crack < 0.3.2 > = 0.3.2 Description ========== An XML parameter parsing vulnerability has been discovered in Crack. Impact ===== A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, or bypass security restrictions. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All Crack users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-ruby/crack-0.3.2" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2013-1800 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1800 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201404-04 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machinesis 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 2014 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/ -- Mikle Kolyada Gentoo Linux Developer . Security flaw permits external attackers to run unauthorized code. Update advised for protection on Gentoo Linux.. Gentoo Linux, Crack, Remote Execution, Upgrade Safety. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Apr 08, 2014 •Critical Gentoo