GLSA 201710-21: Kodi: Arbitrary code execution

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Severity:	normal
Title:	Kodi: Arbitrary code execution
Date:	10/22/2017
Bugs:	#622384
ID:	201710-21

Synopsis

An integer overflow vulnerability in Kodi could result in remote execution of arbitrary code.

Background

Kodi is a free and open source media-center and entertainment hub previously known as XBMC.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
media-tv/kodi	< 17.3-r1	>= 17.3-r1	All supported architectures

Description

Kodi is vulnerable due to shipping with an embedded version of UnRAR. Please review the referenced CVE identifier for details.

Impact

A remote attacker, by enticing a user to process a specifically crafted RAR file, could execute arbitrary code.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Kodi users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-tv/kodi-17.3-r1"

References

CVE-2012-6706

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201710-21.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.