A JunkBuster security update is available for Gentoo Linux
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200504-11
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: JunkBuster: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: April 13, 2005
Bugs: #88537
ID: 200504-11
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Synopsis
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JunkBuster is vulnerable to a heap corruption vulnerability, and under certain configurations may allow an attacker to modify settings.
Background
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JunkBuster is a filtering HTTP proxy, designed to enhance privacy and remove unwanted content.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 www-proxy/junkbuster < 2.0.2-r3 >= 2.0.2-r3
Description
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James Ranson reported a vulnerability when JunkBuster is configured to run in single-threaded mode, an attacker can modify the referrer setting by getting a victim to request a specially crafted URL. Tavis Ormandy of the Gentoo Linux Security Audit Team identified a heap corruption issue in the filtering of URLs.
Impact
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If JunkBuster has been configured to run in single-threaded mode, an attacker can disable or modify the filtering of Referrer: HTTP headers, potentially compromising the privacy of users. The heap corruption vulnerability could crash or disrupt the operation of the proxy, potentially executing arbitrary code.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All JunkBuster users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-proxy/junkbuster-2.0.2-r3"
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200504-11.xml
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 http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2005 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/2.0
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200504-11
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: JunkBuster: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: April 13, 2005
Bugs: #88537
ID: 200504-11
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Synopsis
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JunkBuster is vulnerable to a heap corruption vulnerability, and under certain configurations may allow an attacker to modify settings.
Background
=========
JunkBuster is a filtering HTTP proxy, designed to enhance privacy and remove unwanted content.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 www-proxy/junkbuster < 2.0.2-r3 >= 2.0.2-r3
Description
==========
James Ranson reported a vulnerability when JunkBuster is configured to run in single-threaded mode, an attacker can modify the referrer setting by getting a victim to request a specially crafted URL. Tavis Ormandy of the Gentoo Linux Security Audit Team identified a heap corruption issue in the filtering of URLs.
Impact
=====
If JunkBuster has been configured to run in single-threaded mode, an attacker can disable or modify the filtering of Referrer: HTTP headers, potentially compromising the privacy of users. The heap corruption vulnerability could crash or disrupt the operation of the proxy, potentially executing arbitrary code.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
=========
All JunkBuster users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-proxy/junkbuster-2.0.2-r3"
Availability
===========
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200504-11.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 2005 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/2.0
