The following security updates for Gentoo Linux are available:
[ GLSA 201411-01 ] VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities
[ GLSA 201411-02 ] MySQL, MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities
[ GLSA 201411-03 ] TigerVNC: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
[ GLSA 201411-01 ] VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities
[ GLSA 201411-02 ] MySQL, MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities
[ GLSA 201411-03 ] TigerVNC: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
[ GLSA 201411-01 ] VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201411-01
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: VLC: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 05, 2014
Bugs: #279340, #285370, #316709, #332361, #350933, #352206,
#352776, #353326, #360189, #363359, #370321, #375167,
#385953, #395543, #408881, #414409, #424435, #442758,
#450438, #454650, #476436, #486902, #493710, #499806
ID: 201411-01
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in VLC, the worst of which
could lead to user-assisted execution of arbitrary code.
Background
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VLC is a cross-platform media player and streaming server.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-video/vlc < 2.1.2 >= 2.1.2
Description
===========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in VLC. Please review the
CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted media
file using VLC, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with
the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All VLC users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/vlc-2.1.2"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2010-1441
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-1441
[ 2 ] CVE-2010-1442
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-1442
[ 3 ] CVE-2010-1443
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-1443
[ 4 ] CVE-2010-1444
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-1444
[ 5 ] CVE-2010-1445
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-1445
[ 6 ] CVE-2010-2062
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-2062
[ 7 ] CVE-2010-2937
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-2937
[ 8 ] CVE-2010-3124
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-3124
[ 9 ] CVE-2010-3275
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-3275
[ 10 ] CVE-2010-3276
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-3276
[ 11 ] CVE-2010-3907
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-3907
[ 12 ] CVE-2011-0021
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0021
[ 13 ] CVE-2011-0522
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0522
[ 14 ] CVE-2011-0531
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0531
[ 15 ] CVE-2011-1087
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1087
[ 16 ] CVE-2011-1684
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1684
[ 17 ] CVE-2011-2194
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2194
[ 18 ] CVE-2011-2587
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2587
[ 19 ] CVE-2011-2588
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2588
[ 20 ] CVE-2011-3623
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-3623
[ 21 ] CVE-2012-0023
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-0023
[ 22 ] CVE-2012-1775
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-1775
[ 23 ] CVE-2012-1776
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-1776
[ 24 ] CVE-2012-2396
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-2396
[ 25 ] CVE-2012-3377
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-3377
[ 26 ] CVE-2012-5470
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-5470
[ 27 ] CVE-2012-5855
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-5855
[ 28 ] CVE-2013-1868
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1868
[ 29 ] CVE-2013-1954
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-1954
[ 30 ] CVE-2013-3245
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-3245
[ 31 ] CVE-2013-4388
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-4388
[ 32 ] CVE-2013-6283
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-6283
[ 33 ] CVE-2013-6934
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-6934
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201411-01.xml
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 2014 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.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
[ GLSA 201411-02 ] MySQL, MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201411-02
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: MySQL, MariaDB: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 05, 2014
Bugs: #525504
ID: 201411-02
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Synopsis
========
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the MySQL and MariaDB,
possibly allowing attackers to cause unspecified impact.
Background
==========
MySQL is a popular multi-threaded, multi-user SQL server. MariaDB is an
enhanced, drop-in replacement for MySQL.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-db/mysql < 5.5.40 >= 5.5.40
2 dev-db/mariadb < 5.5.40-r1 >= 5.5.40-r1
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2 affected packages
Description
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Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities have been discovered in MySQL.
Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to cause
unspecified impact, possibly including remote execution of arbitrary
code, Denial of Service, or disclosure of sensitive information.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All MySQL users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mysql-5.5.40"
All MariaDB users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-db/mariadb-5.5.40-r1"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-6464
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6464
[ 2 ] CVE-2014-6469
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6469
[ 3 ] CVE-2014-6491
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6491
[ 4 ] CVE-2014-6494
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6494
[ 5 ] CVE-2014-6496
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6496
[ 6 ] CVE-2014-6500
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6500
[ 7 ] CVE-2014-6507
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6507
[ 8 ] CVE-2014-6555
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6555
[ 9 ] CVE-2014-6559
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-6559
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201411-02.xml
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 2014 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.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
[ GLSA 201411-03 ] TigerVNC: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
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Severity: Normal
Title: TigerVNC: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: November 05, 2014
Bugs: #505170
ID: 201411-03
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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in TigerVNC could result in execution of arbitrary
code or Denial of Service.
Background
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TigerVNC is a high-performance VNC server/client.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/tigervnc < 1.3.1 >= 1.3.1
Description
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Two boundary errors in TigerVNC could lead to a heap-based buffer
overflow.
Impact
======
A remote attacker could entice a user to connect to a malicious VNC
server using TigerVNC, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary
code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service
condition.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All TigerVNC users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/tigervnc-1.3.1"
References
==========
[ 1 ] CVE-2014-0011
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-0011
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201411-03.xml
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 2014 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.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
