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[gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201412-20 ] GNUstep Base library: Denial of Service

Posted on 13 December 2014
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201412-20
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: GNUstep Base library: Denial of Service
Date: December 13, 2014
Bugs: #508370
ID: 201412-20

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Synopsis
========
A vulnerability in GNUstep Base library could lead to Denial of
Service.

Background
==========
GNUstep Base library is a free software package implementing the API of
the OpenStep Foundation Kit (tm), including later additions.

Affected packages
=================
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 gnustep-base/gnustep-base
< 1.24.6-r1 >= 1.24.6-r1

Description
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GNUstep Base library does not properly handle the file descriptor for
logging, when run as a daemon.

Impact
======
A remote attacker could send a specially crafted request, possibly
resulting in a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========
All GNUstep Base library users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=gnustep-base/gnustep-base-1.24.6-r1"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2014-2980
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-2980

Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-20.xml

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 2014 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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