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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202409-06
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Severity: Normal
Title: file: Stack Buffer Overread
Date: September 22, 2024
Bugs: #918554
ID: 202409-06
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability has been discovered in file, which could lead to a
denial of service.
Background
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The file utility attempts to identify a file's format by scanning binary
data for patterns.
Affected packages
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Package Vulnerable Unaffected
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sys-apps/file < 5.42 >= 5.42
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in file. Please review the
CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
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File has an stack-based buffer over-read in file_copystr in funcs.c.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All file users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/file-5.42"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2022-48554
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-48554
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/202409-06
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 2024 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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