Date: Sun, 9 May 2004 13:12:10 -0400
From: Kurt Lieber <klieber@gentoo.org>
To: gentoo-announce@lists.gentoo.org
Subject: [ GLSA 200405-01 ] Multiple format string vulnerabilities in neon 0.24.4 and earlier
Cc: bugtraq@securityfocus.com, full-disclosure@lists.netsys.com,
security-alerts@linuxsecurity.com
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200405-01
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in neon 0.24.4 and
earlier
Date: May 09, 2004
Bugs: #48448
ID: 200405-01
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Synopsis
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There are multiple format string vulnerabilities in libneon which may
allow a malicious WebDAV server to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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neon provides an HTTP and WebDAV client library.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/neon <= 0.24.4 >= 0.24.5
Description
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There are multiple format string vulnerabilities in libneon which may
allow a malicious WebDAV server to execute arbitrary code under the
context of the process using libneon.
Impact
======
An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code under the context of
the process using libneon.
Workaround
==========
A workaround is not currently known for this issue. All users are
advised to upgrade to the latest version of the affected package.
Resolution
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Neon users should upgrade to version 0.24.5 or later:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=net-misc/neon-0.24.5"
# emerge ">=net-misc/neon-0.24.5"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0179
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-01.xml
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
http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2004 Gentoo Technologies, 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/1.0
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