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GENTOO LINUX SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT |
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PACKAGE :imlib2 |
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SUMMARY :A buffer overflow vulnerability |
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DATE :2002-01-24 21:00:00 |
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VERSIONS :Versions prior too Imlib2 1.0.5 |
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OVERVIEW |
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A local user can trigger an overflow in the processing of the HOME environment |
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variable and cause arbitrary code to be executed with 'utmp' group privileges. |
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DETAIL |
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This vulnerability can be exploited with programs that use imlib2 such as eterm. |
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SOLUTION |
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It is recommended that all imlib2 users apply the update |
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Portage Auto: |
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emerge rsync |
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emerge update |
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emerge update --world |
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Portage by hand: |
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emerge rsync |
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emerge media-libs/imlib2 |
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Manually: |
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Download the new at package here and follow in file instructions: |
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http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/enlightenment/imlib2-1.0.5.tar.gz |
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Ferry Meyndert |
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m0rpheus@×××××××××××××.nu |
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