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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200412-07
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: file: Arbitrary code execution
Date: December 13, 2004
Bugs: #72521
ID: 200412-07
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Synopsis
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The code for parsing ELF headers in file contains a flaw which may
allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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file is a utility used to identify the type of a file.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-apps/file < 4.12 >= 4.12
Description
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A possible stack overflow has been found in the ELF header parsing code
of file.
Impact
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An attacker may be able to create a specially crafted ELF file which,
when processed with file, may allow the execution of arbitrary code.
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-4.12"
References
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[ 1 ] SecurityTracker Alert ID 1012433
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012433
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-200412-07.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@xxxxxxxxxx or alternatively, you may file a bug at
http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2004 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/2.0
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