Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201701-44 - A heap-based buffer overflow in CVS might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Versions less than 1.12.12-r11 are affected.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201701-44
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: CVS: Heap-based overflow
Date: January 19, 2017
Bugs: #402593
ID: 201701-44
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Synopsis
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A heap-based buffer overflow in CVS might allow remote attackers to
execute arbitrary code.
Background
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CVS (Concurrent Versions System) is an open-source network-transparent
version control system. It contains both a client utility and a server.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-vcs/cvs < 1.12.12-r11 >= 1.12.12-r11
Description
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A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in the proxy_connect
function in src/client.c in CVS.
Impact
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An attacker, utilizing a remote HTTP proxy server, could cause a Denial
of Service condition or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted
HTTP response.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All CVS users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-vcs/cvs-1.12.12-r11"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2012-0804
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-0804
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/201701-44
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 2017 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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