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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202105-10
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: GNOME Autoar: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: May 26, 2021
Bugs: #768828, #777126
ID: 202105-10
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability has been found in GNOME Autoar that could allow a
remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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GNOME Autoar provides functions and widgets for GNOME applications
which want to use archives as a method to transfer directories over the
internet.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-arch/gnome-autoar < 0.3.1 >= 0.3.1
Description
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It was discovered that GNOME Autoar could extract files outside of the
intended directory.
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted
archive using GNOME Autoar, possibly resulting in execution of
arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of
Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All GNOME Autoar users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-arch/gnome-autoar-0.3.1"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2020-36241
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-36241
[ 2 ] CVE-2021-28650
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-28650
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-10
Concerns?
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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
secur...@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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