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Gentoo: GLSA-201402-01 Moderate: libmicrohttpd Remote Code Exec

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in GNU libmicrohttpd, the worst of which may allow execution of arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201402-01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: GNU libmicrohttpd: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: February 02, 2014 Bugs: #493450 ID: 201402-01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in GNU libmicrohttpd, the worst of which may allow execution of arbitrary code. Background ========= GNU libmicrohttpd is a small C library that is supposed to make it easy to run an HTTP server as part of another application. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-libs/libmicrohttpd < 0.9.32 > = 0.9.32 Description ========== Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in GNU libmicrohttpd. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact ===== A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, or obtain sensitive information. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All GNU libmicrohttpd users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =net-libs/libmicrohttpd-0.9.32" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2013-7038 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-7038 [ 2 ] CVE-2013-7039 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-7039 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201402-01 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 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/ . Enhancing Gentoo's security involves upgrading the GNU libmicrohttpd package to address vulnerabilities that risk unauthorized access and arbitrary code execution. GNU Libmicrohttpd Security,Gentoo Advisory,Remote Code Execution,Denial of Service,Security Update. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Feb 02, 2014 Gentoo