GLSA 201412-20: GNUstep Base library: Denial of Service

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Severity:	normal
Title:	GNUstep Base library: Denial of Service
Date:	12/13/2014
Bugs:	#508370
ID:	201412-20

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

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
gnustep-base/gnustep-base	< 1.24.6-r1	>= 1.24.6-r1	All supported architectures

Description

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 --verbose
      ">=gnustep-base/gnustep-base-1.24.6-r1"

References

CVE-2014-2980

Availability

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?

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.