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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201710-21
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Kodi: Arbitrary code execution
Date: October 22, 2017
Bugs: #622384
ID: 201710-21
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Synopsis
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An integer overflow vulnerability in Kodi could result in remote
execution of arbitrary code.
Background
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Kodi is a free and open source media-center and entertainment hub
previously known as XBMC.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-tv/kodi < 17.3-r1 >= 17.3-r1
Description
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Kodi is vulnerable due to shipping with an embedded version of UnRAR.
Please review the referenced CVE identifier for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker, by enticing a user to process a specifically crafted
RAR file, could execute arbitrary code.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Kodi users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-tv/kodi-17.3-r1"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2012-6706
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-6706
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/201710-21
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 2017 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/2.5
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