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Posted on 25 June 2012
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201206-27
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: mini_httpd: Arbitrary code execution
Date: June 24, 2012
Bugs: #303755
ID: 201206-27
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in mini_httpd could allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code.
Background
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mini_httpd is a small webserver with optional SSL and IPv6 support.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 www-servers/mini_httpd *<= 1.19 Vulnerable!
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NOTE: Certain packages are still vulnerable. Users should migrate
to another package if one is available or wait for the
existing packages to be marked stable by their
architecture maintainers.
Description
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mini_httpd does not properly check for shell escapes when parsing HTTP
requests.
Impact
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A remote attacker could send specially crafted HTTP requests, possibly
resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the
process, or allowing for overwriting of files.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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Gentoo discontinued support for mini_httpd. We recommend that users
unmerge mini_httpd:
# emerge --unmerge "www-servers/mini_httpd"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2009-4490
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2009-4490
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-201206-27.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 2012 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
