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Gentoo: GLSA-201903-09 Normal: GNU C Library Denial of Service Threat

A vulnerability in the GNU C Library could result in a Denial of Service condition.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201903-09 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: GNU C Library: Arbitrary descriptor allocation Date: March 14, 2019 Bugs: #617938 ID: 201903-09 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= A vulnerability in the GNU C Library could result in a Denial of Service condition. Background ========= The GNU C library is the standard C library used by Gentoo Linux systems. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 sys-libs/glibc < 2.26.0 > = 2.26.0 Description ========== A vulnerability was discovered in the GNU C Library functions xdr_bytes and xdr_string. Impact ===== A remote attacker, by sending a crafted UDP packet, could cause a Denial of Service condition. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All GNU C Library users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =sys-libs/glibc-2.26.0" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2018-19591 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-19591 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-09 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 2019 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/ . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Adviso. vulnerability, library, denial, service, condition. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Mar 14, 2019 Gentoo
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Gentoo: GLSA-201011-01 High: GNU C Library Local Execution Threat

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in glibc, the worst of which allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201011-01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: High Title: GNU C library: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: November 15, 2010 Bugs: #285818, #325555, #330923, #335871, #341755 ID: 201011-01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities were found in glibc, the worst of which allowing local attackers to execute arbitrary code as root. Background ========= The GNU C library is the standard C library used by Gentoo Linux systems. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 sys-libs/glibc < 2.11.2-r3 > = 2.11.2-r3 Description ========== Multiple vulnerabilities were found in glibc, amongst others the widely-known recent LD_AUDIT and $ORIGIN issues. For further information please consult the CVE entries referenced below. Impact ===== A local attacker could execute arbitrary code as root, cause a Denial of Service, or gain privileges. Additionally, a user-assisted remote attacker could cause the execution of arbitrary code, and a context-dependent attacker could cause a Denial of Service. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All GNU C library users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =sys-libs/glibc-2.11.2-r3" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2009-4880 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-4880 [ 2 ] CVE-2009-4881 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-4881 [ 3 ] CVE-2010-0296 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-0296 [ 4 ] CVE-2010-0830 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-0830 [ 5 ] CVE-2010-3847 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-3847 [ 6 ] CVE-2010-3856 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2010-3856 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201011-01 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 2010 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/ . Severe urgent alert for Gentoo users concerning various glibc vulnerabilities that could allow malicious code execution with root privileges.. GNU C Library Vulnerabilities,Gentoo GLSA Advisory,Local Code Execution Issues,High Severity Security Updates. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Nov 15, 2010 Gentoo
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