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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200406-03] sitecopy: Multiple vulnerabilities in included libneon Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
sitecopy: Multiple vulnerabilities in included libneon
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200406-03
(sitecopy: Multiple vulnerabilities in included libneon)
Multiple format string vulnerabilities and a heap overflow vulnerability
were discovered in the code of the neon library (GLSA 200405-01 and
200405-13). Current versions of the sitecopy package include their own
version of this library.
Impact
When connected to a malicious WebDAV server, these vulnerabilities could
allow execution of arbitrary code with the rights of the user running
sitecopy.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time. All users are encouraged to
upgrade to the latest available version of sitecopy.
References:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200405-01.xml
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200405-13.xml
Solution:
All sitecopy users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=net-misc/sitecopy-0.13.4-r2"
# emerge ">=net-misc/sitecopy-0.13.4-r2"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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