The following security updates are available for Gentoo Linux:
GLSA 201805-10 : Zsh: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201805-11 : Rootkit Hunter: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
GLSA 201805-12 : NTP: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201805-10 : Zsh: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201805-11 : Rootkit Hunter: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
GLSA 201805-12 : NTP: Multiple vulnerabilities
GLSA 201805-10 : Zsh: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201805-10
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Zsh: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: May 26, 2018
Bugs: #649614, #651860, #655708
ID: 201805-10
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Zsh, the worst of which
could allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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A shell designed for interactive use, although it is also a powerful
scripting language.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-shells/zsh < 5.5 >= 5.5
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Zsh. Please review the
CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A local attacker could execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, or
cause a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Zsh users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-shells/zsh-5.5"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-18205
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18205
[ 2 ] CVE-2017-18206
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18206
[ 3 ] CVE-2018-1071
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1071
[ 4 ] CVE-2018-1083
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1083
[ 5 ] CVE-2018-1100
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1100
[ 6 ] CVE-2018-7548
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7548
[ 7 ] CVE-2018-7549
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7549
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201805-10
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 201805-11 : Rootkit Hunter: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201805-11
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Rootkit Hunter: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: May 26, 2018
Bugs: #623150
ID: 201805-11
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability has been found in Rootkit Hunter that allows a remote
attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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Scans for known and unknown rootkits, backdoors, and sniffers.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-forensics/rkhunter < 1.4.6 >= 1.4.6
Description
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A vulnerability was discovered in Rootkit Hunter that allows the
downloading of mirror updates over insecure channels (HTTP).
Furthermore, the mirror update is then executed in Bash.
Impact
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A remote attacker, by performing a man-in-the-middle attack, could
execute arbitrary code, conduct a Denial of Service, or have other
unspecified impacts.
Workaround
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Users are advised to not trust insecure protocols such as HTTP and to
turn off any mirror updates utilizing such channels.
Resolution
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All Rootkit Hunter users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-forensics/rkhunter-1.4.6"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-7480
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7480
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201805-11
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 201805-12 : NTP: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201805-12
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: NTP: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: May 26, 2018
Bugs: #649612
ID: 201805-12
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in NTP, the worst of which
could lead to remote code execution.
Background
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NTP contains software for the Network Time Protocol.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/ntp < 4.2.8_p11 >= 4.2.8_p11
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in NTP. Please review the
CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code or cause a
Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All NTP users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/ntp-4.2.8_p11"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-7170
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7170
[ 2 ] CVE-2018-7182
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7182
[ 3 ] CVE-2018-7183
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7183
[ 4 ] CVE-2018-7184
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7184
[ 5 ] CVE-2018-7185
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-7185
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201805-12
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
