The following updates has been released for Gentoo Linux:
GLSA 201806-01 : GNU Wget: Cookie injection
GLSA 201806-02 : Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201806-03 : BURP: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201806-04 : Quassel: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201806-01 : GNU Wget: Cookie injection
GLSA 201806-02 : Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201806-03 : BURP: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201806-04 : Quassel: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201806-01 : GNU Wget: Cookie injection
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201806-01
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: GNU Wget: Cookie injection
Date: June 13, 2018
Bugs: #655216
ID: 201806-01
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Synopsis
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A vulnerablity in GNU Wget could allow arbitrary cookies to be
injected.
Background
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GNU Wget is a free software package for retrieving files using HTTP,
HTTPS and FTP, the most widely-used Internet protocols.
Affected packages
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1 net-misc/wget < 1.19.5 >= 1.19.5
Description
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A vulnerability was discovered in GNU Wget's resp_new function which
does not validate \r\n sequences in continuation lines.
Impact
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A remote attacker could inject arbitrary cookie entry requests.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All GNU Wget users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/wget-1.19.5"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-0494
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0494
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-01
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
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Copyright 2018 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 201806-02 : Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201806-02
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: June 13, 2018
Bugs: #656230, #657564
ID: 201806-02
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Adobe Flash Player, the
worst of which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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The Adobe Flash Player is a renderer for the SWF file format, which is
commonly used to provide interactive websites.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 www-plugins/adobe-flash < 30.0.0.113 >= 30.0.0.113
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Adobe Flash Player.
Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process or obtain sensitive information.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Adobe Flash Player users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=www-plugins/adobe-flash-30.0.0.113"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-4944
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-4944
[ 2 ] CVE-2018-4945
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-4945
[ 3 ] CVE-2018-5000
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5000
[ 4 ] CVE-2018-5001
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5001
[ 5 ] CVE-2018-5002
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5002
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02
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 2018 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 201806-03 : BURP: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201806-03
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: BURP: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: June 13, 2018
Bugs: #628770, #641842
ID: 201806-03
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in BURP's Gentoo ebuild, the
worst of which could lead to root privilege escalation.
Background
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A network backup and restore program.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-backup/burp < 2.1.32 >= 2.1.32
Description
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It was discovered that Gentoo's BURP ebuild does not properly set
permissions or place the pid file in a safe directory.
Impact
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A local attacker could escalate privileges.
Workaround
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Users should ensure the proper permissions are set as discussed in the
referenced bugs.
Resolution
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All BURP users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-backup/burp-2.1.32"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-18284
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18284
[ 2 ] CVE-2017-18285
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18285
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-03
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 2018 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 201806-04 : Quassel: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201806-04
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Severity: Normal
Title: Quassel: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: June 14, 2018
Bugs: #653834
ID: 201806-04
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Quassel, the worst of which
could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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Quassel is a Qt4/KDE4 IRC client suppporting a remote daemon for 24/7
connectivity.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-irc/quassel < 0.12.5 >= 0.12.5
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Quassel. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker could cause arbitrary code execution 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 Quassel users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-irc/quassel-0.12.5"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-1000178
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000178
[ 2 ] CVE-2018-1000179
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000179
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-04
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 2018 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
