The following security updates are available for Gentoo Linux:
GLSA 201908-26 : libofx: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201908-27 : Nautilus: Security bypass
GLSA 201908-28 : GNOME desktop library: Security bypass
GLSA 201908-29 : Dovecot: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201908-26 : libofx: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201908-27 : Nautilus: Security bypass
GLSA 201908-28 : GNOME desktop library: Security bypass
GLSA 201908-29 : Dovecot: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201908-26 : libofx: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201908-26
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: libofx: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: August 31, 2019
Bugs: #631304, #636062, #662910
ID: 201908-26
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in libofx, the worst of which
could result in the arbitrary execution of code.
Background
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A library to support the Open Financial eXchange XML format
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-libs/libofx < 0.9.14 >= 0.9.14
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libofx. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could entice a user to process a specially crafted
file using an application linked against libofx, 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
==========
All libofx users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libofx-0.9.14"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-14731
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-14731
[ 2 ] CVE-2017-2816
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2816
[ 3 ] CVE-2017-2920
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2920
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-26
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
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2019 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
GLSA 201908-27 : Nautilus: Security bypass
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201908-27
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Nautilus: Security bypass
Date: August 31, 2019
Bugs: #692784
ID: 201908-27
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in Nautilus may allow attackers to escape the sandbox.
Background
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Default file manager for the GNOME desktop
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 gnome-base/nautilus < 3.30.5-r1 >= 3.30.5-r1
Description
===========
A vulnerability was discovered in Nautilus which allows an attacker to
escape the sandbox.
Impact
======
A local attacker could possibly bypass sandbox protection.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Nautilus users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=gnome-base/nautilus-3.30.5-r1"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-11461
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11461
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-27
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
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2019 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
GLSA 201908-28 : GNOME desktop library: Security bypass
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201908-28
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: GNOME desktop library: Security bypass
Date: August 31, 2019
Bugs: #692782
ID: 201908-28
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in the GNOME desktop library may allow attackers to
escape the sandbox.
Background
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Library with common API for various GNOME modules.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 gnome-base/gnome-desktop
< 3.30.2.3 >= 3.30.2.3
Description
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A vulnerability was discovered in the GNOME desktop library which
allows an attacker to escape the sandbox.
Impact
======
A local attacker could possibly bypass sandbox protection.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All GNOME desktop library users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=gnome-base/gnome-desktop-3.30.2.3"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-11460
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11460
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-28
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
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2019 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
GLSA 201908-29 : Dovecot: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201908-29
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Dovecot: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: August 31, 2019
Bugs: #683732, #692572
ID: 201908-29
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Dovecot, the worst of which
could result in the arbitrary execution of code.
Background
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Dovecot is an open source IMAP and POP3 email server.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-mail/dovecot < 2.3.7.2 >= 2.3.7.2
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Dovecot. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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An unauthenticated remote attacker could send a specially crafted mail
or use crafted IMAP commands possibly resulting in the 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
==========
All Dovecot users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-mail/dovecot-2.3.7.2"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-10691
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-10691
[ 2 ] CVE-2019-11500
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-11500
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-29
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
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2019 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
