Alerts This Week
Warning Icon 1 659
Alerts This Week
Warning Icon 1 659

Stay Secure with the Latest Linux Advisories

Filter Icon Refine advisories
X Clear Filters
X Clear Filters
View More

Get the latest News and Insights

Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.

Community Poll

What got you started with Linux?

No answer selected. Please try again.
Please select either existing option or enter your own, however not both.
Please select minimum {0} answer(s).
Please select maximum {0} answer(s).
/main-polls/150-what-got-you-started-with-linux?task=poll.vote&format=json
150
radio
0
[{"id":483,"title":"Self-taught through trial and error","votes":545,"type":"x","order":1,"pct":78.42,"resources":[]},{"id":484,"title":"Formal training or courses","votes":30,"type":"x","order":2,"pct":4.32,"resources":[]},{"id":485,"title":"A job that required it","votes":34,"type":"x","order":3,"pct":4.89,"resources":[]},{"id":486,"title":"Other","votes":86,"type":"x","order":4,"pct":12.37,"resources":[]}] ["#ff5b00","#4ac0f2","#b80028","#eef66c","#60bb22","#b96a9a","#62c2cc"] ["rgba(255,91,0,0.7)","rgba(74,192,242,0.7)","rgba(184,0,40,0.7)","rgba(238,246,108,0.7)","rgba(96,187,34,0.7)","rgba(185,106,154,0.7)","rgba(98,194,204,0.7)"] 350
bottom 200
Loading...

Explore Latest Linux Security advisories

We found -7 articles for you...
203

Mageia: 2020-0474 Moderate: SPICE Vdagent Denial Of Service Risk

Matthias Gerstner discovered that SPICE vdagent incorrectly handled the active_xfers hash table. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause SPICE vdagent to consume memory, resulting in a denial of service (CVE-2020-25650). . MGASA-2020-0474 - Updated spice-vdagent package fixes security vulnerabilities Publication date: 29 Dec 2020 URL: https://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2020-0474.html Type: security Affected Mageia releases: 7 CVE: CVE-2020-25650, CVE-2020-25651, CVE-2020-25652, CVE-2020-25653 Matthias Gerstner discovered that SPICE vdagent incorrectly handled the active_xfers hash table. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause SPICE vdagent to consume memory, resulting in a denial of service (CVE-2020-25650). Matthias Gerstner discovered that SPICE vdagent incorrectly handled the active_xfers hash table. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause SPICE vdagent to consume memory, resulting in a denial of service, or obtain sensitive file contents (CVE-2020-25651). Matthias Gerstner discovered that SPICE vdagent incorrectly handled a large number of client connections. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause SPICE vdagent to consume resources, resulting in a denial of service (CVE-2020-25652). Matthias Gerstner discovered that SPICE vdagent incorrectly handled client connections. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information, paste clipboard contents, and transfer files into the active session (CVE-2020-25653). References: - https://bugs.mageia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=27568 - https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4617-1 - https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/11/04/1 - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-25650 - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-25651 - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-25652 - https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2020-25653 SRPMS: - 7/core/spice-vdagent-0.19.0-1.1.mga7 . MGASA-2020-0475: Enhanced curl package mitigates vulnerabilities related todata integrity and high resource utilization concerns.. SPICE Vdagent Update, Mageia Security, DoS Protection, Memory Consumption Fix. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Dec 29, 2020 Mageia
91

Gentoo: GLSA-202110-12 Normal: SPICE VDAgent Code Injection

A vulnerability in SPICE VDAgent could allow local attackers to execute arbitrary commands.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201804-09 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: SPICE VDAgent: Arbitrary command injection Date: April 08, 2018 Bugs: #650020 ID: 201804-09 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= A vulnerability in SPICE VDAgent could allow local attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Background ========= Provides a complete open source solution for remote access to virtual machines in a seamless way so you can play videos, record audio, share USB devices and share folders without complications. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 app-emulation/spice-vdagent < 0.17.0_p20180319 > = 0.17.0_p20180319 Description ========== SPICE VDAgent does not properly escape save directory before passing to shell. Impact ===== A local attacker could execute arbitrary commands. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All SPICE VDAgent users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge -a -1 -v "> =app-emulation/spice-vdagent-0.17.0_p20180319" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2017-15108 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15108 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-09 Concerns? ======== Security is aprimary 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 2018 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/ . The SPICE VDAgent flaw permits local adversaries to run unauthorized commands on Gentoo systems. Update advisable.. SPICE, VDAgent, Command Injection, Gentoo Linux, Security Advisory. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Apr 08, 2018 Gentoo
News Add Esm H240

Get the latest News and Insights

Get the latest Linux and open source security news straight to your inbox.

Community Poll

What got you started with Linux?

No answer selected. Please try again.
Please select either existing option or enter your own, however not both.
Please select minimum {0} answer(s).
Please select maximum {0} answer(s).
/main-polls/150-what-got-you-started-with-linux?task=poll.vote&format=json
150
radio
0
[{"id":483,"title":"Self-taught through trial and error","votes":545,"type":"x","order":1,"pct":78.42,"resources":[]},{"id":484,"title":"Formal training or courses","votes":30,"type":"x","order":2,"pct":4.32,"resources":[]},{"id":485,"title":"A job that required it","votes":34,"type":"x","order":3,"pct":4.89,"resources":[]},{"id":486,"title":"Other","votes":86,"type":"x","order":4,"pct":12.37,"resources":[]}] ["#ff5b00","#4ac0f2","#b80028","#eef66c","#60bb22","#b96a9a","#62c2cc"] ["rgba(255,91,0,0.7)","rgba(74,192,242,0.7)","rgba(184,0,40,0.7)","rgba(238,246,108,0.7)","rgba(96,187,34,0.7)","rgba(185,106,154,0.7)","rgba(98,194,204,0.7)"] 350
bottom 200
Your message here