GLSA 201403-06: libupnp: Arbitrary code execution

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Severity:	high
Title:	libupnp: Arbitrary code execution
Date:	03/26/2014
Bugs:	#454570
ID:	201403-06

Synopsis

Multiple buffer overflow flaws in libupnp may allow execution of arbitrary code.

Background

libupnp is a portable, open source, UPnP development kit.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
net-libs/libupnp	< 1.6.18	>= 1.6.18	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been discovered in libupnp. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or cause a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All libupnp users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/libupnp-1.6.18"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201403-06.xml

Concerns?

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.