GLSA 201801-15: PolarSSL: Multiple vulnerabilities

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Severity:	normal
Title:	PolarSSL: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date:	01/15/2018
Bugs:	#537108, #620504
ID:	201801-15

Synopsis

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

Background

PolarSSL is a cryptographic library for embedded systems.

Affected packages

Package	Vulnerable	Unaffected	Architecture(s)
net-libs/polarssl	< 1.3.9-r1		All supported architectures

Description

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

Impact

A remote attacker might be able to execute arbitrary code, cause Denial of Service condition or obtain sensitive information.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

Gentoo has discontinued support for PolarSSL and recommends that users unmerge the package:

      # emerge --unmerge "net-libs/polarssl"

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201801-15.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.