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Linux Compatible » News » October 2011 » 4 Security Updates for Gentoo

4 Security Updates for Gentoo

Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 10/14/2011 08:22 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The following 4 security updates has been released for Gentoo Linux: [ GLSA 201110-11 ] Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities, [ GLSA 201110-10 ] Wget: User-assisted file creation or overwrite, [ GLSA 201110-09 ] Conky: Privilege escalation, and [ GLSA 201110-08 ] feh: Multiple vulnerabilities




[ GLSA 201110-11 ] Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Severity: Normal
Title: Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: October 13, 2011
Bugs: #354207, #359019, #363179, #367031, #370215, #372899,
#378637, #384017
ID: 201110-11

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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player might allow remote
attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service.

Background
==========

The Adobe Flash Player is a renderer for the SWF file format, which is
commonly used to provide interactive websites.

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

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 www-plugins/adobe-flash < 10.3.183.10 >= 10.3.183.10

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

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Adobe Flash Player.
Please review the CVE identifiers and Adobe Security Advisories and
Bulletins referenced below for details.

Impact
======

By enticing a user to open a specially crafted SWF file a remote
attacker could cause a Denial of Service or the execution of arbitrary
code with the privileges of the user running the application.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All Adobe Flash Player users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=www-plugins/adobe-flash-10.3.183.10"

References
==========

[ 1 ] APSA11-01
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa11-01.html
[ 2 ] APSA11-02
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa11-02.html
[ 3 ] APSB11-02
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-02.html
[ 4 ] APSB11-12
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-12.html
[ 5 ] APSB11-13
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-13.html
[ 6 ] APSB11-21
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-21.html
[ 7 ] APSB11-26
https://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-26.html
[ 8 ] CVE-2011-0558
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0558
[ 9 ] CVE-2011-0559
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0559
[ 10 ] CVE-2011-0560
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0560
[ 11 ] CVE-2011-0561
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0561
[ 12 ] CVE-2011-0571
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0571
[ 13 ] CVE-2011-0572
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0572
[ 14 ] CVE-2011-0573
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0573
[ 15 ] CVE-2011-0574
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0574
[ 16 ] CVE-2011-0575
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0575
[ 17 ] CVE-2011-0577
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0577
[ 18 ] CVE-2011-0578
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0578
[ 19 ] CVE-2011-0579
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0579
[ 20 ] CVE-2011-0589
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0589
[ 21 ] CVE-2011-0607
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0607
[ 22 ] CVE-2011-0608
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0608
[ 23 ] CVE-2011-0609
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0609
[ 24 ] CVE-2011-0611
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0611
[ 25 ] CVE-2011-0618
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0618
[ 26 ] CVE-2011-0619
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0619
[ 27 ] CVE-2011-0620
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0620
[ 28 ] CVE-2011-0621
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0621
[ 29 ] CVE-2011-0622
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0622
[ 30 ] CVE-2011-0623
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0623
[ 31 ] CVE-2011-0624
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0624
[ 32 ] CVE-2011-0625
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0625
[ 33 ] CVE-2011-0626
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0626
[ 34 ] CVE-2011-0627
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0627
[ 35 ] CVE-2011-0628
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0628
[ 36 ] CVE-2011-2107
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2107
[ 37 ] CVE-2011-2110
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2110
[ 38 ] CVE-2011-2125
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2135
[ 39 ] CVE-2011-2130
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2130
[ 40 ] CVE-2011-2134
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2134
[ 41 ] CVE-2011-2136
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2136
[ 42 ] CVE-2011-2137
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2137
[ 43 ] CVE-2011-2138
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2138
[ 44 ] CVE-2011-2139
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2139
[ 45 ] CVE-2011-2140
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2140
[ 46 ] CVE-2011-2414
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2414
[ 47 ] CVE-2011-2415
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2415
[ 48 ] CVE-2011-2416
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2416
[ 49 ] CVE-2011-2417
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2417
[ 50 ] CVE-2011-2424
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2424
[ 51 ] CVE-2011-2425
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2425
[ 52 ] CVE-2011-2426
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2426
[ 53 ] CVE-2011-2427
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2427
[ 54 ] CVE-2011-2428
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2428
[ 55 ] CVE-2011-2429
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2429
[ 56 ] CVE-2011-2430
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2430
[ 57 ] CVE-2011-2444
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-2444

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

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

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201110-11.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 2011 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 201110-10 ] Wget: User-assisted file creation or overwrite
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Severity: Normal
Title: Wget: User-assisted file creation or overwrite
Date: October 13, 2011
Bugs: #329941
ID: 201110-10

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Synopsis
========

Insecure usage of server provided filenames may allow the creation or
overwriting of local files.

Background
==========

GNU Wget is a free software package for retrieving files using HTTP,
HTTPS and FTP, the most widely-used Internet protocols.

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

-------------------------------------------------------------------
Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 net-misc/wget < 1.12-r2 >= 1.12-r2

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

It was discovered that Wget was unsafely trusting server-provided
filenames. This allowed attackers to overwrite or create files on the
user's system by sending a redirect from the expected URL to another
URL specifying the targeted file.

Impact
======

An unauthenticated remote attacker may be able to create or overwrite
local files by enticing the user to open an attacker controlled URL,
possibly leading to execution of arbitrary code.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All Wget users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/wget-1.12-r2"

NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are
available since September 19, 2010. It is likely that your system is
already no longer affected by this issue.

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2010-2252
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-2252

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

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

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201110-10.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 2011 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 201110-09 ] Conky: Privilege escalation
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Severity: Normal
Title: Conky: Privilege escalation
Date: October 13, 2011
Bugs: #354061
ID: 201110-09

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Synopsis
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A privilege escalation vulnerability was found in Conky.

Background
==========

Conky is an advanced, highly configurable system monitor for X.

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

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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 app-admin/conky < 1.8.1-r2 >= 1.8.1-r2

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

A privilege escalation vulnerability due to an insecure temporary file
was found in Conky.

Impact
======

A local attacker could possibly overwrite arbitrary files with the
privileges of the user running Conky.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All Conky users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-admin/conky-1.8.1-r2"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2011-3616
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-3616

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

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

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201110-09.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 2011 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 201110-08 ] feh: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Severity: High
Title: feh: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: October 13, 2011
Bugs: #325531, #354063
ID: 201110-08

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Synopsis
========

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in feh, the worst of which leading
to remote passive code execution.

Background
==========

feh is a fast, lightweight imageviewer using imlib2.

Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
-------------------------------------------------------------------
1 media-gfx/feh < 1.12 >= 1.12

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

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

Impact
======

A malicious entity might entice a user to visit a URL using the
--wget-timestamp option, thus executing arbitrary commands via shell
metacharacters; a malicious local user could perform a symlink attack
and overwrite arbitrary files.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All feh users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/feh-1.12"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2010-2246
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2010-2246
[ 2 ] CVE-2011-0702
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-0702
[ 3 ] CVE-2011-1031
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2011-1031

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

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

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201110-08.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 2011 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






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