A GNU IDN Library 2 security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202003-63
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: GNU IDN Library 2: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: March 30, 2020
Bugs: #697752
ID: 202003-63
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in GNU IDN Library 2, the
worst of which could result in the remote execution of arbitrary code.
Background
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GNU IDN Library 2 is an implementation of the IDNA2008 + TR46
specifications (RFC 5890, RFC 5891, RFC 5892, RFC 5893, TR 46).
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-dns/libidn2 < 2.2.0 >= 2.2.0
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in GNU IDN Library 2.
Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker could send specially crafted input, possibly
resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the
process, impersonation of domains or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All GNU IDN Library 2 users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-dns/libidn2-2.2.0"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-12290
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-12290
[ 2 ] CVE-2019-18224
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18224
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-63
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