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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200507-19
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Severity: High
Title: zlib: Buffer overflow
Date: July 22, 2005
Bugs: #99751
ID: 200507-19
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Synopsis
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zlib is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which could potentially lead to
execution of arbitrary code.
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 < 1.2.3 >= 1.2.3
Description
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zlib improperly handles invalid data streams which could lead to a
buffer overflow.
Impact
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By creating a specially crafted compressed data stream, attackers can
overwrite data structures for applications that use zlib, resulting in
arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service.
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-1.2.3"
References
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[ 1 ] Full Disclosure Announcement
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-07/0489.html
[ 2 ] CAN-2005-1849
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-1849
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-200507-19.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 2005 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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