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GLSA200407-19.txt

GLSA200407-19.txt
Posted Jul 27, 2004
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200407-19 - Pavuk 0.x contains a bug that can allow an attacker to run arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the Digest authentication code.

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GLSA200407-19.txt

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Severity: Normal
Title: Pavuk: Digest authentication helper buffer overflow
Date: July 26, 2004
ID: 200407-19

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Synopsis
========

Pavuk contains a bug that can allow an attacker to run arbitrary code.

Background
==========

Pavuk is web spider and website mirroring tool.

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

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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/pavuk <= 0.9.28-r2 >= 0.9.28-r3

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

Pavuk contains several buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the code
handling digest authentication.

Impact
======

An attacker could cause a buffer overflow, leading to arbitrary code
execution with the rights of the user running Pavuk.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time. All users are encouraged to
upgrade to the latest available version of Pavuk.

Resolution
==========

All Pavuk users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge sync

# emerge -pv ">=net-misc/pavuk-0.9.28-r3"
# emerge ">=net-misc/pavuk-0.9.28-r3"

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

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

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-19.xml

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
http://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
=======

Copyright 2004 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/1.0
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