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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201801-08
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: MiniUPnPc: Arbitrary code execution
Date: January 07, 2018
Bugs: #562684
ID: 201801-08
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in MiniUPnPc might allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code.
Background
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The client library, enabling applications to access the services
provided by an UPnP "Internet Gateway Device" present on the network.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-libs/miniupnpc < 2.0.20170509 >= 2.0.20170509
Description
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An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the XML parser
functionality of the MiniUPnP library.
Impact
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A remote attacker, by enticing a user to connect to a malicious server,
could cause the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the
user running a MiniUPnPc linked application.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All MiniUPnPc users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=net-libs/miniupnpc-2.0.20170509"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2015-6031
https://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-6031
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-08
Concerns?
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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
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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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.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5