GLSA 201507-07: LibVNCServer: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	LibVNCServer: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	07/07/2015
Bugs:	#523590
ID:	201507-07

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in LibVNCServer, the worst of which could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.

Background

LibVNCServer is a cross-platform C library that allows you to easily implement VNC server functionality in your program.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
net-libs/libvncserver	< 0.9.10-r1	>= 0.9.10-r1	All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

A remote attacker may be able to 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 LibVNCServer users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-libs/libvncserver-0.9.10-r1"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201507-07.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.