This update fixes bzdiff when using it with two compressed files. It also includes a fix to support large files on 32 bit systems. For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3112-1
An updated cpio package that fixes a umask bug and supports large files (> 2GB) is now available. This update has been rated as having low security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team. - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Red Hat Security Advisory Synopsis: Low: cpio security update Advisory ID: RHSA-2005:080-01 Advisory URL: https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:080.html Issue date: 2005-02-18 Updated on: 2005-02-18 Product: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Keywords: cpio umask CVE Names: CAN-1999-1572 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------1. Summary: An updated cpio package that fixes a umask bug and supports large files (> 2GB) is now available. This update has been rated as having low security impact by the Red Hat Security Response Team 2. Relevant releases/architectures: Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3 - i386, ia64, ppc, s390, s390x, x86_64 Red Hat Desktop version 3 - i386, x86_64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3 - i386, ia64, x86_64 Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3 - i386, ia64, x86_64 3. Problem description: GNU cpio copies files into or out of a cpio or tar archive. It was discovered that cpio uses a 0 umask when creating files using the -O (archive) option. This creates output files with mode 0666 (all can read and write) regardless of the user's umask setting. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CAN-1999-1572 to this issue. All users of cpio should upgrade to this updated package, which resolves this issue, and adds support for large files (> 2GB). 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 Forinformation on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/10/ 5. Bug IDs fixed (http://bugzilla.redhat.com/): 145720 - CAN-1999-1572 cpio insecure file creation 105617 - cpio does not support large files > 2GB 144688 - cpio fails to unpack initrd on ppc 6. RPMs required: Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS version 3: SRPMS: 53c26afeb29e541f23e3bf74049632e0 cpio-2.5-3e.3.src.rpm i386: 2f7640bac79d70881542b4ea2f27b9a9 cpio-2.5-3e.3.i386.rpm ia64: af616c0444113d8056fc9b462da9ea1e cpio-2.5-3e.3.ia64.rpm ppc: b7af34936d1cf57f43ae4f47cdb4a320 cpio-2.5-3e.3.ppc.rpm s390: 6a3deef23563bffca6a8b50cc153408a cpio-2.5-3e.3.s390.rpm s390x: 67ea8870629f5355f5935699c19e95a9 cpio-2.5-3e.3.s390x.rpm x86_64: 64839becc965195850d50c074c375a68 cpio-2.5-3e.3.x86_64.rpm Red Hat Desktop version 3: SRPMS: 53c26afeb29e541f23e3bf74049632e0 cpio-2.5-3e.3.src.rpm i386: 2f7640bac79d70881542b4ea2f27b9a9 cpio-2.5-3e.3.i386.rpm x86_64: 64839becc965195850d50c074c375a68 cpio-2.5-3e.3.x86_64.rpm Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 3: SRPMS: 53c26afeb29e541f23e3bf74049632e0 cpio-2.5-3e.3.src.rpm i386: 2f7640bac79d70881542b4ea2f27b9a9 cpio-2.5-3e.3.i386.rpm ia64: af616c0444113d8056fc9b462da9ea1e cpio-2.5-3e.3.ia64.rpm x86_64: 64839becc965195850d50c074c375a68 cpio-2.5-3e.3.x86_64.rpm Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3: SRPMS: 53c26afeb29e541f23e3bf74049632e0 cpio-2.5-3e.3.src.rpm i386: 2f7640bac79d70881542b4ea2f27b9a9 cpio-2.5-3e.3.i386.rpm ia64: af616c0444113d8056fc9b462da9ea1e cpio-2.5-3e.3.ia64.rpm x86_64: 64839becc965195850d50c074c375a68 cpio-2.5-3e.3.x86_64.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://access.redhat.com/security/team/key#package 7.References: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-CAN-1999-1572 8. Contact: The Red Hat security contact is . More contact details at https://access.redhat.com/security/team/contact/ Copyright 2005 Red Hat, Inc. . Notification regarding cpio package addressing umask concerns and enhancing compatibility for oversized files assessed as minimal risk by Red Hat.. cpio update, Red Hat security advisory, umask bug fix, file support enhancement. . Severity: Low. LinuxSecurity.com Team
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