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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200412-07] file: Arbitrary code execution Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
file: Arbitrary code execution
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200412-07
(file: Arbitrary code execution)
A possible stack overflow has been found in the ELF header parsing
code of file.
Impact
A possible hacker may be able to create a specially crafted ELF file
which, when processed with file, may allow the execution of arbitrary
code.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012433
Solution:
All file users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/file-4.12"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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