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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200507-19] zlib: Buffer overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200507-19] zlib: Buffer overflow |
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zlib: Buffer overflow Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200507-19 (zlib: Buffer overflow) zlib improperly handles invalid data streams which could lead to a buffer overflow. Impact By creating a specially crafted compressed data stream, attackers can overwrite data structures for applications that use zlib, resulting in arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service. Workaround There is no known workaround at this time. References: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-07/0489.html http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-1849 Solution: All zlib users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-libs/zlib-1.2.3" Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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