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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201811-19
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Libav: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 27, 2018
Bugs: #637458
ID: 201811-19
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Libav, the worst of which
may allow a Denial of Service condition.
Background
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Libav is a complete solution to record, convert and stream audio and
video.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 media-video/libav < 12.3 >= 12.3
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Libav. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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A remote attacker, via a crafted Smacker stream, could cause a Denial
of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Libav users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-video/libav-12.3"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-16803
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-16803
[ 2 ] CVE-2017-7862
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7862
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/201811-19
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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