* [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201711-06 ] GNU Wget: Multiple vulnerabilities
@ 2017-11-11 13:51 99% Aaron Bauman
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201711-06
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Severity: Normal
Title: GNU Wget: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 11, 2017
Bugs: #635496
ID: 201711-06
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Wget, the worst of which
could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
==========
GNU Wget is a free software package for retrieving files using HTTP,
HTTPS and FTP, the most widely-used Internet protocols.
Affected packages
=================
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/wget < 1.19.1-r2 >= 1.19.1-r2
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Wget. Please review
the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker, by enticing a user to connect to a malicious server,
could remotely execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service
condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Wget users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/wget-1.19.1-r2"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-13089
https://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2017-13089
[ 2 ] CVE-2017-13090
https://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2017-13090
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201711-06
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
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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