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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201807-04
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: cURL:Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Date: July 29, 2018
Bugs: #660894
ID: 201807-04
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Synopsis
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A heap-based buffer overflow in cURL might allow remote attackers to
execute arbitrary code.
Background
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A command line tool and library for transferring data with URLs.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/curl < 7.61.0 >= 7.61.0
Description
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A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in cURL's
Curl_smtp_escape_eob() function.
Impact
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An attacker could cause a Denial of Service condition or execute
arbitrary code via SMTP connections.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All cURL users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/curl-7.61.0"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-0500
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0500
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/201807-04
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
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