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Gentoo: GLSA 202407-28 Normal: Freenet Deanonymization Issue

A vulnerability has been discovered in Freenet, which can lead to deanonymization due to path folding.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202407-28 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: Freenet: Deanonymization Vulnerability Date: July 24, 2024 Bugs: #904441 ID: 202407-28 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======== A vulnerability has been discovered in Freenet, which can lead to deanonymization due to path folding. Background ========== Freenet is an encrypted network without censorship. Affected packages ================= Package Vulnerable Unaffected --------------- ------------- -------------- net-p2p/freenet < 0.7.5_p1497 > = 0.7.5_p1497 Description =========== This release fixes a severe vulnerability in path folding that allowed to distinguish between downloaders and forwarders with an adapted node that is directly connected via opennet. Impact ====== This release fixes a severe vulnerability in path folding that allowed to distinguish between downloaders and forwarders with an adapted node that is directly connected via opennet. Workaround ========== There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========== All Freenet users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =net-p2p/freenet-0.7.5_p1497" References ========== Availability ============ This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202407-28 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. Anysecurity 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 the privacy risks associated with Freenet, alongside vital enhancements highlighted by Gentoo's latest security notice to protect users.. Freenet Deanonymization, Gentoo Security Advisory, Software Update. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jul 24, 2024 Gentoo