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[GLSA-200405-01] Multiple format string vulnerabilities in neon 0.24.4 and earlier

Family:

Gentoo Local Security Checks

Category:

infos

Copyright:

(C) 2004 Michel Arboi

Summary:

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in neon 0.24.4 and earlier

Version:

$Revision: 1.1 $

Cve_id:

CAN-2004-0179

Bugtraq_id:

-

Xrefs:

GLSA:200405-01

Description:

The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200405-01
(Multiple format string vulnerabilities in neon 0.24.4 and earlier)


There are multiple format string vulnerabilities in libneon which may allow
a malicious WebDAV server to execute arbitrary code under the context of
the process using libneon.

Impact

An attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code under the context of the
process using libneon.

Workaround

A workaround is not currently known for this issue. All users are advised
to upgrade to the latest version of the affected package.

References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0179


Solution:
Neon users should upgrade to version 0.24.5 or later:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=net-misc/neon-0.24.5"
# emerge ">=net-misc/neon-0.24.5"


Risk Factor : Medium