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Debian DSA-5124-1 Critical: Vulnerability in bzip2 Unpacking Process

cleemy desu wayo reported that incorrect handling of filenames by xzgrep in xz-utils, the XZ-format compression utilities, can result in overwrite of arbitrary files or execution of arbitrary code if a file with a specially crafted filename is processed. . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-5123-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso April 18, 2022 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : xz-utils CVE ID : CVE-2022-1271 Debian Bug : 1009167 cleemy desu wayo reported that incorrect handling of filenames by xzgrep in xz-utils, the XZ-format compression utilities, can result in overwrite of arbitrary files or execution of arbitrary code if a file with a specially crafted filename is processed. For the oldstable distribution (buster), this problem has been fixed in version 5.2.4-1+deb10u1. For the stable distribution (bullseye), this problem has been fixed in version 5.2.5-2.1~deb11u1. We recommend that you upgrade your xz-utils packages. For the detailed security status of xz-utils please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/xz-utils Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Important security notice DSA-5297-2 regarding p7zip, focusing on file extraction vulnerabilities in Debian, issued on May 10, 2022.. xz-utils update, file overwrite risk, Debian security update, arbitrary execution threat. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Apr 18, 2022 Critical Debian
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Debian 8: DLA-2050-1 Critical Security Fix for PHP5 Vulnerability

Several security bugs have been identified and fixed in php5, a server-side, HTML-embedded scripting language. The affected components include the exif module and handling of filenames . Package : php5 Version : 5.6.40+dfsg-0+deb8u8 CVE ID : CVE-2019-11045 CVE-2019-11046 CVE-2019-11047 CVE-2019-11050 Several security bugs have been identified and fixed in php5, a server-side, HTML-embedded scripting language. The affected components include the exif module and handling of filenames with \0 embedded. For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version 5.6.40+dfsg-0+deb8u8. We recommend that you upgrade your php5 packages. Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS . PHP5 security patch resolves vulnerabilities in the exif extension and file name processing for Debian 8 Jessie.. Debian Security Update, PHP5 Bug Fixes, Security Advisories, Open Source Security. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Dec 29, 2019 Critical Debian LTS
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SUSE: 2019:13992-1 Moderate: Libmspack Out-Of-Bounds Write

An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. . SUSE Security Update: Security update for libmspack ______________________________________________________________________________ Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2019:13992-1 Rating: moderate References: #1113038 #1113039 Cross-References: CVE-2018-18584 CVE-2018-18585 Affected Products: SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11-SP4 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP4 SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo 11-SP4 ______________________________________________________________________________ An update that fixes two vulnerabilities is now available. Description: This update for libmspack fixes the following issues: Security issues fixed: - CVE-2018-18584: The CAB block input buffer was one byte too small for the maximal Quantum block, leading to an out-of-bounds write. (bsc#1113038) - CVE-2018-18585: chmd_read_headers accepted a filename that has '\0' as its first or second character (such as the "/\0" name). (bsc#1113039) Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11-SP4: zypper in -t patch sdksp4-libmspack-13992=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP4: zypper in -t patch slessp4-libmspack-13992=1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo 11-SP4: zypper in -t patch dbgsp4-libmspack-13992=1 Package List: - SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11-SP4 (i586 ia64 ppc64 s390x x86_64): libmspack-devel-0.0.20060920alpha-74.11.6.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11-SP4 (i586 ia64 ppc64 s390x x86_64): libmspack0-0.0.20060920alpha-74.11.6.1 - SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo 11-SP4 (i586 ia64 ppc64 s390x x86_64): libmspack-debuginfo-0.0.20060920alpha-74.11.6.1 libmspack-debugsource-0.0.20060920alpha-74.11.6.1 References: https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-18584.html https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-18585.html https://bugzilla.suse.com/1113038 https://bugzilla.suse.com/1113039 _______________________________________________ sle-security-updates mailing list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://lists.suse.com/mailman/listinfo/sle-security-updates . The recent libmspack update addresses critical vulnerabilities related to buffer overflow and improper filename processing on SUSE platforms.. SUSE Security, Libmspack Update, Out-Of-Bounds Fix. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Mar 27, 2019 SuSE
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Gentoo: GLSA 200503-09 Normal: xv Filename Handling Code Execution

xv contains a format string vulnerability, potentially resulting in the execution of arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200503-09 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: xv: Filename handling vulnerability Date: March 04, 2005 Bugs: #83686 ID: 200503-09 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= xv contains a format string vulnerability, potentially resulting in the execution of arbitrary code. Background ========= xv is an interactive image manipulation package for X11. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-gfx/xv < 3.10a-r10 > = 3.10a-r10 Description ========== Tavis Ormandy of the Gentoo Linux Security Audit Team identified a flaw in the handling of image filenames by xv. Impact ===== Successful exploitation would require a victim to process a specially crafted image with a malformed filename, potentially resulting in the execution of arbitrary code. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All xv users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =media-gfx/xv-3.10a-r10" Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200503-09 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is ofutmost 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 2005 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/2.0/ . The Gentoo advisory GLSA 202104-08 discusses a vulnerability in the xyz application linked to poor input handling, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted files. Gentoo, xv, filename handling, code execution. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Mar 04, 2005 Gentoo
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