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Gentoo Linux has been updated with security enhancements, which include Ubiquiti UniFi, Flatpak, Neat VNC, libgit2, and the EditorConfig core C library. These updates address issues related to privilege escalation, sandbox escape, authentication bypass, and various vulnerabilities.

[ GLSA 202411-03 ] Ubiquiti UniFi: Privilege Escalation
[ GLSA 202411-02 ] Flatpak: Sandbox Escape
[ GLSA 202411-01 ] Neat VNC: Authentication Bypass
[ GLSA 202411-05 ] libgit2: Multiple Vulnerabilities
[ GLSA 202411-04 ] EditorConfig core C library: arbitrary stack write




[ GLSA 202411-03 ] Ubiquiti UniFi: Privilege Escalation


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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202411-03
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Severity: High
Title: Ubiquiti UniFi: Privilege Escalation
Date: November 06, 2024
Bugs: #941922
ID: 202411-03

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Synopsis
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A vulnerability has been discovered in Ubiquiti UniFi, which can lead to
local privilege escalation.

Background
==========

Ubiquiti UniFi is a Management Controller for Ubiquiti Networks UniFi
APs.

Affected packages
=================

Package Vulnerable Unaffected
------------------ ------------ ------------
net-wireless/unifi < 8.5.6 >= 8.5.6

Description
===========

A vulnerability has been discovered in Ubiquiti UniFi. Please review the
CVE identifier referenced below for details.

Impact
======

The vulnerability allows a malicious actor with a local operational
system user to execute high privilege actions on UniFi Network Server.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All Ubiquiti UniFi users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-wireless/unifi-8.5.6"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2024-42028
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42028

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202411-03

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 2024 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 202411-02 ] Flatpak: Sandbox Escape


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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202411-02
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Severity: High
Title: Flatpak: Sandbox Escape
Date: November 06, 2024
Bugs: #937936
ID: 202411-02

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Synopsis
========

A vulnerability has been discovered in Flatpak, which can lead to a
sandbox escape.

Background
==========

Flatpak is a Linux application sandboxing and distribution framework.

Affected packages
=================

Package Vulnerable Unaffected
---------------- ------------ ------------
sys-apps/flatpak < 1.4.10 >= 1.4.10

Description
===========

A vulnerability has been discovered in Flatpak. Please review the CVE
identifier referenced below for details.

Impact
======

A malicious or compromised Flatpak app using persistent directories
could
read and write files in locations it would not normally have access to.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All Flatpak users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/flatpak-1.4.10"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2024-42472
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42472

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202411-02

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 2024 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 202411-01 ] Neat VNC: Authentication Bypass


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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202411-01
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Severity: High
Title: Neat VNC: Authentication Bypass
Date: November 06, 2024
Bugs: #937140
ID: 202411-01

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Synopsis
========

A vulnerability has been discovered in Neat VNC, which can lead to
authentication bypass.

Background
==========

Neat VNC is a liberally licensed VNC server library that's intended to
be fast and neat.

Affected packages
=================

Package Vulnerable Unaffected
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gui-libs/neatvnc < 0.8.1 >= 0.8.1

Description
===========

Neat VNC allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via a request
in which the client specifies an insecure security type such as "Type 1
- None", which is accepted even if it is not offered by the server, as
originally demonstrated using a long password.

Impact
======

A remote attacker can opt not to use any authentication method and
access the VNC server.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All Neat VNC users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=gui-libs/neatvnc-0.8.1"

References
==========

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202411-01

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 2024 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 202411-05 ] libgit2: Multiple Vulnerabilities


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Severity: High
Title: libgit2: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Date: November 06, 2024
Bugs: #891525, #923971
ID: 202411-05

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Synopsis
========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libgit2, the worst of
which could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Background
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libgit2 is a portable, pure C implementation of the Git core methods
provided as a re-entrant linkable library with a solid API, allowing you
to write native speed custom Git applications in any language that
supports C bindings.

Affected packages
=================

Package Vulnerable Unaffected
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dev-libs/libgit2 < 1.7.2 >= 1.7.2

Description
===========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in libgit2. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
======

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All libgit2 users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libgit2-1.7.2"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2023-22742
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-22742

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202411-05

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 2024 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 202411-04 ] EditorConfig core C library: arbitrary stack write


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Severity: Normal
Title: EditorConfig core C library: arbitrary stack write
Date: November 06, 2024
Bugs: #905308
ID: 202411-04

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Synopsis
========

A vulnerability has been discovered in EditorConfig Core C library,
which may lead to arbitrary code execution.

Background
==========

EditorConfig core library written in C (for use by plugins supporting
EditorConfig parsing)

Affected packages
=================

Package Vulnerable Unaffected
---------------------------- ------------ ------------
app-text/editorconfig-core-c < 0.12.6 >= 0.12.6

Description
===========

A vulnerability has been discovered in EditorConfig Core C library.
Please review the CVE identifier referenced below for details.

Impact
======

Please review the referenced CVE identifier for details.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All EditorConfig core C library users should upgrade to the latest
version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/editorconfig-core-c-0.12.6"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2023-0341
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-0341

Availability
============

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202411-04

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 2024 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