A zlib security update has been released for Gentoo Linux
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200507-19
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: zlib: Buffer overflow
Date: July 22, 2005
Bugs: #99751
ID: 200507-19
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Synopsis
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zlib is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which could potentially lead to execution of arbitrary code.
Background
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zlib is a widely used free and patent unencumbered data compression library.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-libs/zlib < 1.2.3 >= 1.2.3
Description
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zlib improperly handles invalid data streams which could lead to a buffer overflow.
Impact
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By creating a specially crafted compressed data stream, attackers can overwrite data structures for applications that use zlib, resulting in arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All zlib users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-libs/zlib-1.2.3"
References
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[ 1 ] Full Disclosure Announcement
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-07/0489.html
[ 2 ] CAN-2005-1849
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-1849
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-200507-19.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
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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 200507-19
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: zlib: Buffer overflow
Date: July 22, 2005
Bugs: #99751
ID: 200507-19
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Synopsis
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zlib is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which could potentially lead to execution of arbitrary code.
Background
=========
zlib is a widely used free and patent unencumbered data compression library.
Affected packages
================
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-libs/zlib < 1.2.3 >= 1.2.3
Description
==========
zlib improperly handles invalid data streams which could lead to a buffer overflow.
Impact
=====
By creating a specially crafted compressed data stream, attackers can overwrite data structures for applications that use zlib, resulting in arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service.
Workaround
=========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
=========
All zlib users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-libs/zlib-1.2.3"
References
=========
[ 1 ] Full Disclosure Announcement
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-07/0489.html
[ 2 ] CAN-2005-1849
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-1849
Availability
===========
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200507-19.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 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
