The following two updates are available for Gentoo Linux: [ GLSA 201311-06 ] libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities and [ GLSA 201311-05 ] GIMP: Multiple vulnerabilities
[ GLSA 201311-06 ] libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201311-06
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 10, 2013
Bugs: #434344, #444836, #458430, #458740, #466238, #476438
ID: 201311-06
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libxml2, allowing remote
attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause Denial of Service.
Background
==========
libxml2 is the XML C parser and toolkit developed for the Gnome
project.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-libs/libxml2 < 2.9.1-r1 >= 2.9.1-r1
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libxml2. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted
document with an application linked against libxml2, possibly resulting
in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a
Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All libxml2 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libxml2-2.9.1-r1"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2012-2871
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-2871
[ 2 ] CVE-2012-5134
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-5134
[ 3 ] CVE-2013-0338
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-0338
[ 4 ] CVE-2013-1664
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1664
[ 5 ] CVE-2013-1969
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1969
[ 6 ] CVE-2013-2877
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2877
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201311-06.xml
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.
License
=======
Copyright 2013 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
[ GLSA 201311-05 ] GIMP: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201311-05
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: GIMP: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 10, 2013
Bugs: #434580, #444280
ID: 201311-05
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in GIMP, the worst of which
allow execution of arbitrary code.
Background
==========
GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-gfx/gimp < 2.8.2-r1 >= 2.8.2-r1
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in GIMP. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted KiSS
palette, GIF image or XWD file using GIMP, possibly resulting in
execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a
Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All GIMP users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/gimp-2.8.2-r1"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2012-3403
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-3403
[ 2 ] CVE-2012-3481
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-3481
[ 3 ] CVE-2012-5576
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-5576
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201311-05.xml
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.
License
=======
Copyright 2013 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
[ GLSA 201311-06 ] libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201311-06
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: libxml2: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 10, 2013
Bugs: #434344, #444836, #458430, #458740, #466238, #476438
ID: 201311-06
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libxml2, allowing remote
attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause Denial of Service.
Background
==========
libxml2 is the XML C parser and toolkit developed for the Gnome
project.
Affected packages
=================
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 dev-libs/libxml2 < 2.9.1-r1 >= 2.9.1-r1
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libxml2. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted
document with an application linked against libxml2, possibly resulting
in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a
Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All libxml2 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libxml2-2.9.1-r1"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2012-2871
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-2871
[ 2 ] CVE-2012-5134
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-5134
[ 3 ] CVE-2013-0338
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-0338
[ 4 ] CVE-2013-1664
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1664
[ 5 ] CVE-2013-1969
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1969
[ 6 ] CVE-2013-2877
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-2877
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201311-06.xml
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.
License
=======
Copyright 2013 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
[ GLSA 201311-05 ] GIMP: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201311-05
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: GIMP: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 10, 2013
Bugs: #434580, #444280
ID: 201311-05
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in GIMP, the worst of which
allow execution of arbitrary code.
Background
==========
GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program.
Affected packages
=================
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 media-gfx/gimp < 2.8.2-r1 >= 2.8.2-r1
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in GIMP. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted KiSS
palette, GIF image or XWD file using GIMP, possibly resulting in
execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a
Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All GIMP users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/gimp-2.8.2-r1"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2012-3403
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-3403
[ 2 ] CVE-2012-3481
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-3481
[ 3 ] CVE-2012-5576
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-5576
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201311-05.xml
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.
License
=======
Copyright 2013 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
