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Gentoo: GLSA-201701-10 Normal: Pidgin OTR Remote Code Execution

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libotr and Pidgin OTR, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201701-10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: libotr, Pidgin OTR: Remote execution of arbitrary code Date: January 02, 2017 Bugs: #576914, #576916 ID: 201701-10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libotr and Pidgin OTR, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Background ========= Pidgin Off-the-Record (OTR) messaging allows you to have private conversations over instant messaging. libotr is a portable off-the-record messaging library. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-libs/libotr < 4.1.1 > = 4.1.1 2 x11-plugins/pidgin-otr < 4.0.2 > = 4.0.2 ------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 affected packages Description ========== Multiple vulnerabilities exist in both libotr and Pidgin OTR. Please review the CVE identifiers for more information. Impact ===== A remote attacker could send a specially crafted message, possibly resulting in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All libotr users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask--oneshot --verbose "> =net-libs/libotr-4.1.1" All Pidgin OTR users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =x11-plugins/pidgin-otr-4.0.2" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2015-8833 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-8833 [ 2 ] CVE-2016-2851 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-2851 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-10 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 2017 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/ . Several security flaws in libotr and Pidgin OTR facilitate the possibility of remote code execution. Ensure you update promptly to safeguard your system!. Remote Code Execution, Gentoo, libotr, Pidgin OTR, Security Advisory. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jan 02, 2017 Gentoo