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Posted on 19 May 2014
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201405-18
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Severity: Normal
Title: OpenConnect: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: May 18, 2014
Bugs: #457068
ID: 201405-18
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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in OpenConnect could result in execution of arbitrary
code or Denial of Service.
Background
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OpenConnect is a free client for Cisco AnyConnect SSL VPN software.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-misc/openconnect < 4.08 >= 4.08
Description
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A stack-based buffer overflow error has been discovered in OpenConnect.
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to connect to a malicious VPN
server, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, or a Denial of Service condition.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All OpenConnect users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/openconnect-4.08"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2012-6128
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2012-6128
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201405-18.xml
Concerns?
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Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2014 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
