GLSA 201702-11: GNU C Library: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	GNU C Library: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	02/19/2017
Bugs:	#560420, #560526, #572416, #576726, #578602
ID:	201702-11

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the GNU C Library, the worst of which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Background

The GNU C library is the standard C library used by Gentoo Linux systems.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
sys-libs/glibc	< 2.23-r3	>= 2.23-r3	All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

A context-dependent attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, disclose sensitive information, or cause a Denial of Service condition via multiple vectors.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All GNU C Library users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-libs/glibc-2.23-r3"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201702-11.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.