An User-assisted execution of arbitrary code security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202105-13
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Mumble: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: May 26, 2021
Bugs: #770973
ID: 202105-13
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability has been found in Mumble that could allow a remote
attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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Mumble is low-latency voice chat software intended for use with gaming.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-sound/mumble < 1.3.4 >= 1.3.4
Description
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Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted
server list (web page) using Mumble, possibly resulting in execution of
arbitrary code with the privileges of the process 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 Mumble users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-sound/mumble-1.3.4"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2021-27229
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27229
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/202105-13
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 2021 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
