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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201612-02

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201612-02
Posted Dec 2, 2016
Authored by Gentoo | Site security.gentoo.org

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201612-2 - A vulnerability in DavFS2 allows local users to gain root privileges. Versions less than 1.5.2 are affected.

tags | advisory, local, root
systems | linux, gentoo
advisories | CVE-2013-4362
SHA-256 | d0568f03ffe49f3c81a6c0e574c71ad92049b22ec3a89222a80394850b94ea44

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201612-02

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Severity: Normal
Title: DavFS2: Local privilege escalation
Date: December 02, 2016
Bugs: #485232
ID: 201612-02

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Synopsis
========

A vulnerability in DavFS2 allows local users to gain root privileges.

Background
==========

DavFS2 is a file system driver that allows you to mount a WebDAV server
as a local disk drive.

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

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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-fs/davfs2 < 1.5.2 >= 1.5.2

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

DavFS2 installs "/usr/sbin/mount.davfs" as setuid root. This utility
uses "system()" to call "/sbin/modprobe".

While the call to "modprobe" itself cannot be manipulated, a local
authenticated user can set the "MODPROBE_OPTIONS" environment variable
to pass a user controlled path, allowing the loading of an arbitrary
kernel module.

Impact
======

A local user could gain root privileges.

Workaround
==========

The system administrator should ensure that all modules the
"mount.davfs" utility tries to load are loaded upon system boot before
any local user can call the utility.

An additional defense measure can be implemented by enabling the Linux
kernel module signing feature. This assists in the prevention of
arbitrary modules being loaded.

Resolution
==========

All DavFS2 users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-fs/davfs2-1.5.2"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2013-4362
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-4362

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

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

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-02

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 2016 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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