A LCDproc update is available for Gentoo Linux
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200404-19
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Buffer overflows and format string vulnerabilities in
LCDproc
Date: April 27, 2004
Bugs: #47340
ID: 200404-19
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Synopsis
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Multiple remote vulnerabilities have been found in the LCDd server, allowing execution of arbitrary code with the rights of the LCDd user.
Background
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LCDproc is a program that displays various bits of real-time system information on an LCD. It makes use of a local server (LCDd) to collect information to display on the LCD.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-misc/lcdproc = 0.4.5
Description
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Due to insufficient checking of client-supplied data, the LCDd server is susceptible to two buffer overflows and one string buffer vulnerability. If the server is configured to listen on all network interfaces (see the Bind parameter in LCDproc configuration), these vulnerabilities can be triggered remotely.
Impact
=====
These vulnerabilities allow an attacker to execute code with the rights of the user running the LCDproc server. By default, this is the "nobody" user.
Workaround
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A workaround is not currently known for this issue. All users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the affected package.
Resolution
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LCDproc users should upgrade to version 0.4.5 or later:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=app-misc/lcdproc-0.4.5"
# emerge ">=app-misc/lcdproc-0.4.5"
References
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[ 1 ] LCDproc advisory
http://lists.omnipotent.net/pipermail/lcdproc/2004-April/008884.html
Availability
===========
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200404-19.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 http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
======
Copyright 2004 Gentoo Technologies, 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/1.0
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200404-19
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Buffer overflows and format string vulnerabilities in
LCDproc
Date: April 27, 2004
Bugs: #47340
ID: 200404-19
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Synopsis
=======
Multiple remote vulnerabilities have been found in the LCDd server, allowing execution of arbitrary code with the rights of the LCDd user.
Background
=========
LCDproc is a program that displays various bits of real-time system information on an LCD. It makes use of a local server (LCDd) to collect information to display on the LCD.
Affected packages
================
-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 app-misc/lcdproc = 0.4.5
Description
==========
Due to insufficient checking of client-supplied data, the LCDd server is susceptible to two buffer overflows and one string buffer vulnerability. If the server is configured to listen on all network interfaces (see the Bind parameter in LCDproc configuration), these vulnerabilities can be triggered remotely.
Impact
=====
These vulnerabilities allow an attacker to execute code with the rights of the user running the LCDproc server. By default, this is the "nobody" user.
Workaround
=========
A workaround is not currently known for this issue. All users are advised to upgrade to the latest version of the affected package.
Resolution
=========
LCDproc users should upgrade to version 0.4.5 or later:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=app-misc/lcdproc-0.4.5"
# emerge ">=app-misc/lcdproc-0.4.5"
References
=========
[ 1 ] LCDproc advisory
http://lists.omnipotent.net/pipermail/lcdproc/2004-April/008884.html
Availability
===========
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200404-19.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 http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
======
Copyright 2004 Gentoo Technologies, 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/1.0
