Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201811-9 - A vulnerability in Icecast might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Versions less than 2.4.4 are affected.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201811-09
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: Icecast: Arbitrary code execution
Date: November 10, 2018
Bugs: #670148
ID: 201811-09
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in Icecast might allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code.
Background
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Icecast is an open source alternative to SHOUTcast that supports MP3,
OGG (Vorbis/Theora) and AAC streaming.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/icecast < 2.4.4 >= 2.4.4
Description
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Multiple buffer overflows have been discovered in Icecast. Please
review the CVE identifier referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker, by sending a specially crafted request using
authentication type "url", 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 Icecast users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/icecast-2.4.4"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-18820
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-18820
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/201811-09
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 2018 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