GLSA 202007-30: spice: Arbitrary code execution
Severity: | normal |
Title: | spice: Arbitrary code execution |
Date: | 07/27/2020 |
Bugs: |
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ID: | 202007-30 |
Synopsis
A buffer overread has been discovered in spice possibly allowing remote execution of code.Background
Provides a complete open source solution for remote access to virtual machines in a seamless way so you can play videos, record audio, share USB devices, and share folders without complications.
Affected packages
Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
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app-emulation/spice | < 0.14.2 | >= 0.14.2 | All supported architectures |
Description
A flaw in spice’s memory handling code has been discovered, allowing an out of bounds read.
Impact
A remote attacker may be able to send malicious packets causing remote code execution.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All spice users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-emulation/spice-0.14.2"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
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License
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