GLSA 201706-19: GNU C Library: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	high
Title:	GNU C Library: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	06/20/2017
Bugs:	#608698, #608706, #622220
ID:	201706-19

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the GNU C Library, the worst of which may allow execution of 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-r4	>= 2.23-r4	All supported architectures

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the GNU C Library. Please review the CVE identifiers and Qualys’ security advisory referenced below for details.

Impact

An attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, escalate privileges or cause a Denial of Service condition.

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-r4"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201706-19.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.