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Gentoo: GLSA 202304-02 Critical: Rsyslog Remote Code Execution

A buffer overflow in spamdyke might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201203-01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: High Title: spamdyke: Arbitrary code execution Date: March 06, 2012 Bugs: #399157 ID: 201203-01 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= A buffer overflow in spamdyke might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Background ========= spamdyke is a drop-in connection-time spam filter for qmail. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 mail-filter/spamdyke < 4.3.0 > = 4.3.0 Description ========== Boundary errors related to the "snprintf()" and "vsnprintf()" functions in spamdyke could cause a buffer overflow. Impact ===== A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All spamdyke users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =mail-filter/spamdyke-4.3.0" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2012-0802 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-0802 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201203-01 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importanceto 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 2012 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 GLSA 202310-02 alerts about a potential vulnerability in spamdyke that may permit remote code execution through a buffer overflow. Users are advised to upgrade their systems promptly.. buffer overflow, spamdyke, remote execution, Gentoo security. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Mar 06, 2012 •Critical Gentoo