* [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201507-07 ] LibVNCServer: Multiple vulnerabilities
@ 2015-07-07 7:14 Mikle Kolyada
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201507-07
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: LibVNCServer: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: July 07, 2015
Bugs: #523590
ID: 201507-07
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in LibVNCServer, the worst of
which could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.
Background
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LibVNCServer is a cross-platform C library that allows you to easily
implement VNC server functionality in your program.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-libs/libvncserver < 0.9.10-r1 >= 0.9.10-r1
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in LibVNCServer. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All LibVNCServer users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=net-libs/libvncserver-0.9.10-r1"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2014-6051
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6051
[ 2 ] CVE-2014-6052
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6052
[ 3 ] CVE-2014-6053
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6053
[ 4 ] CVE-2014-6054
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6054
[ 5 ] CVE-2014-6055
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6055
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/201507-07
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 2015 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
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