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Posted on 31 October 2022
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202210-42
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Severity: Normal
Title: zlib: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: October 31, 2022
Bugs: #863851, #835958
ID: 202210-42
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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in zlib might allow an attacker to cause remote code
execution.
Background
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zlib is a widely used free and patent unencumbered data compression
library.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-libs/zlib < 1.2.12-r3 >= 1.2.12-r3
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in zlib. Please review the
CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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Maliciously crafted input handled by zlib may result in remote code
execution.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All zlib users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-libs/zlib-1.2.12-r3"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2018-25032
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-25032
[ 2 ] CVE-2022-37434
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-37434
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/202210-42
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 2022 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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