A GStreamer RTSP Server security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202009-05
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: GStreamer RTSP Server: Denial of service
Date: September 13, 2020
Bugs: #715100
ID: 202009-05
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in GStreamer RTSP Server could lead to a Denial of
Service condition.
Background
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RTSP server library based on GStreamer.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-libs/gst-rtsp-server
< 1.16.2 >= 1.16.2
Description
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It was discovered that GStreamer RTSP Server did not properly handle
authentication.
Impact
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A remote attacker, by sending specially crafted authentication
requests, could possibly cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All GStreamer RTSP Server users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=media-libs/gst-rtsp-server-1.16.2"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2020-6095
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-6095
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/202009-05
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
