* [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 202007-42 ] LHa: Buffer overflow
@ 2020-07-27 0:55 99% Sam James
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202007-42
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: LHa: Buffer overflow
Date: July 27, 2020
Bugs: #572418
ID: 202007-42
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Synopsis
========
LHa has a buffer overflow in its compression utility with unspecified
impact.
Background
==========
LHa is a console-based program for packing and unpacking LHarc
archives.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-arch/lha < 114i_p20201004 >= 114i_p20201004
Description
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A buffer overflow in LHa's compression code was discovered which can be
triggered by a crafted input file.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could send a specially crafted file possibly
resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All LHa users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-arch/lha-114i_p20201004"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2016-1925
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1925
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-42
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 2020 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
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