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Gentoo: 200512-11 Normal: CenterICQ DoS and Code Execution Threat

CenterICQ is vulnerable to a Denial of Service issue, and also potentially to the execution of arbitrary code through an included vulnerable ktools library. [More...]. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200512-11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: CenterICQ: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: December 20, 2005 Bugs: #100519, #114038 ID: 200512-11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= CenterICQ is vulnerable to a Denial of Service issue, and also potentially to the execution of arbitrary code through an included vulnerable ktools library. Background ========= CenterICQ is a text-based instant messaging interface that supports multiple protocols. It includes the ktools library, which provides text-mode user interface controls. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-im/centericq < 4.21.0-r2 > = 4.21.0-r2 Description ========== Gentoo developer Wernfried Haas discovered that when the "Enable peer-to-peer communications" option is enabled, CenterICQ opens a port that insufficiently validates whatever is sent to it. Furthermore, Zone-H Research reported a buffer overflow in the ktools library. Impact ===== A remote attacker could cause a crash of CenterICQ by sending packets to the peer-to-peer communications port, and potentially cause the execution of arbitrary code by enticing a CenterICQ user to edit overly long contact details. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at thistime. Resolution ========= All CenterICQ users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =net-im/centericq-4.21.0-r2" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2005-3694 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-3694 [ 2 ] CVE-2005-3863 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-3863 [ 3 ] Zone-H Research ZRCSA 200503 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200512-11 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 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/ . CenterICQ on Gentoo has a critical vulnerability that may lead to Denial of Service and possible code execution. It is advised to update for security.. Gentoo Security, CenterICQ DoS, ktools Threats. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Dec 20, 2005 Gentoo