GLSA 202409-06: file: Stack Buffer Overread
| Severity: | normal |
| Title: | file: Stack Buffer Overread |
| Date: | 09/22/2024 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 202409-06 |
Synopsis
A vulnerability has been discovered in file, which could lead to a denial of service.Background
The file utility attempts to identify a file’s format by scanning binary data for patterns.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| sys-apps/file | < 5.42 | >= 5.42 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in file. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
File has an stack-based buffer over-read in file_copystr in funcs.c.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All file users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/file-5.42"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
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.
License
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