---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: libtool libltdl Library Search Path Privilege Escalation Security Issue SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA37414 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/37414/ DESCRIPTION: A security issue has been reported in libtool, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to potentially gain escalated privileges. The security issue is caused due to the current working directory potentially being used as search path for libraries. This can be exploited to execute arbitrary code by e.g. creating a malicious shared object or a malicious .la file and tricking a user into executing an application using the libtool library in the same directory. The security issue is reported in versions prior to 2.2.6b. SOLUTION: Update to version 2.2.6b. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/libtool/2009-11/msg00059.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------