A nfdump security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202003-17
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: nfdump: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: March 15, 2020
Bugs: #711316
ID: 202003-17
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in nfdump, the worst of which
could result in the execution of arbitrary code.
Background
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nfdump is a toolset in order to collect and process netflow and sflow
data, sent from netflow/sflow compatible devices.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-analyzer/nfdump < 1.6.19 >= 1.6.19
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in nfdump. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker, by sending specially crafted netflow/sflow data,
could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the
process 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 nfdump users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-analyzer/nfdump-1.6.19"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2019-1010057
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1010057
[ 2 ] CVE-2019-14459
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-14459
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-17
Concerns?
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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 2020 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
