GLSA 201612-46: Xerces-C++: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Xerces-C++: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	12/24/2016
Bugs:	#575700, #584506
ID:	201612-46

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Xerces-C++, the worst of which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Background

Xerces-C++ is a validating XML parser written in a portable subset of C++.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
dev-libs/xerces-c	< 3.1.4-r1	>= 3.1.4-r1	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Xerces-C++. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to process a specially crafted file, possibly resulting in the remote execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Xerces-C++ users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/xerces-c-3.1.4-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-201612-46.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.