Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201702-19 - A buffer overflow in TigerVNC might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Versions less than 1.7.1 are affected.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201702-19
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: TigerVNC: Buffer overflow
Date: February 20, 2017
Bugs: #606998
ID: 201702-19
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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in TigerVNC might allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code.
Background
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TigerVNC is a high-performance VNC server/client.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/tigervnc < 1.7.1 >= 1.7.1
Description
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A buffer overflow vulnerability in ModifiablePixelBuffer::fillRect in
vncviewer was found.
Impact
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A remote attacker, utilizing a malicious VNC server, could execute
arbitrary code with the privileges of the user running the client 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 TigerVNC users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/tigervnc-1.7.1"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-5581
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2017-5581
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/201702-19
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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