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Gentoo: GLSA-201606-11 Update: Claws-Mail SSL Issues Detected

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in claws-mail, particularly in the default SSL implementation.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201606-11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: claws-mail: Multiple Vulnerabilities Date: June 26, 2016 Bugs: #525588, #569010, #570692 ID: 201606-11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in claws-mail, particularly in the default SSL implementation. Background ========= Claws Mail is a GTK based e-mail client. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 mail-client/claws-mail < 3.13.2 > = 3.13.2 Description ========== Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in claws-mail. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact ===== An attacker could possibly intercept communications due to the default implementation of SSL 3.0. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All claws-mail users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =mail-client/claws-mail-3.13.2" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2014-3566 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-3566 [ 2 ] CVE-2015-8614 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-8614 [ 3 ] CVE-2015-8614 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-8614 [ 4 ] CVE-2015-8708 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-8708 [ 5 ] CVE-2015-8708 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-8708 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-11 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 2016 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 flaws in claws-mail affecting Gentoo Linux necessitate prompt upgrades for maintaining security. Keep yourself updated!. Claws Mail, SSL Issues, Gentoo Security, Email Client, Security Advisory. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jun 26, 2016 Gentoo