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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200504-14] monkeyd: Multiple vulnerabilities Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
monkeyd: Multiple vulnerabilities
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200504-14
(monkeyd: Multiple vulnerabilities)
Tavis Ormandy of the Gentoo Linux Security Audit Team discovered a
double expansion error in monkeyd, resulting in a format string
vulnerability. Ciaran McCreesh of Gentoo Linux discovered a Denial of
Service vulnerability, a syntax error caused monkeyd to zero out
unallocated memory should a zero byte file be requested.
Impact
The format string vulnerability could allow a possible hacker to send a
specially crafted request to the monkeyd server, resulting in the
execution of arbitrary code with the permissions of the user running
monkeyd. The DoS vulnerability could allow a possible hacker to disrupt the
operation of the web server, should a zero byte file be accessible.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Solution:
All monkeyd users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=www-servers/monkeyd-0.9.1"
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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