An OpenSCAD security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.

GLSA 202107-35 : OpenSCAD: Buffer overflow

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202107-35
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  https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: OpenSCAD: Buffer overflow
Date: July 15, 2021
Bugs: #773217
ID: 202107-35

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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in OpenSCAD might allow remote attacker(s) to execute
arbitrary code.

Background
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OpenSCAD is the programmer's solid 3D CAD modeller.

Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-gfx/openscad < 2021.01 >= 2021.01

Description
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A buffer overflow exists in OpenSCAD when parsing STL files.

Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted STL
file using OpenSCAD, 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 OpenSCAD users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/openscad-2021.01"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2020-28599
  https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-28599

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/202107-35

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