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Gentoo: GLSA-202003-07 High: RabbitMQ C Client Arbitrary Code Execution

A vulnerability in RabbitMQ C client might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202003-07 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: High Title: RabbitMQ C client: Arbitrary code execution Date: March 13, 2020 Bugs: #701810 ID: 202003-07 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= A vulnerability in RabbitMQ C client might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. Background ========= A C-language AMQP client library for use with v2.0+ of the RabbitMQ broker. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-libs/rabbitmq-c < 0.10.0 > = 0.10.0 Description ========== It was discovered that RabbitMQ C client incorrectly handled certain inputs. Impact ===== A remote attacker, by sending a specially crafted request, could possibly execute 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 RabbitMQ C client users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =net-libs/rabbitmq-c-0.10.0" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2019-18609 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18609 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-07 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux andensuring 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 2020 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/ . Critical alert announced for Fedora system regarding the RabbitMQ C library leading to potential execution of arbitrary commands. Immediate measures advised.. Gentoo Security Advisory, RabbitMQ Client, Code Execution, High Severity. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Mar 12, 2020 Gentoo