Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201812-11 - Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Rust, the worst which may allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code. Versions less than 1.29.1 are affected.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201812-11
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Rust: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: December 30, 2018
Bugs: #662904
ID: 201812-11
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Rust, the worst which may
allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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A systems programming language that runs blazingly fast, prevents
segfaults, and guarantees thread safety.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-lang/rust < 1.29.1 >= 1.29.1
2 dev-lang/rust-bin < 1.29.1 >= 1.29.1
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2 affected packages
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Rust. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker able to control the value passed to Rust's
str::repeat function could possibly cause a Denial of Service
condition.
In addition, a local attacker could trick another user into executing
arbitrary code when using rustdoc.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Rust users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/rust-1.29.1"
All Rust binary users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/rust-bin-1.29.1"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-1000622
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000622
[ 2 ] CVE-2018-1000810
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-1000810
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/201812-11
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