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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201402-09
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Apache mod_fcgid: Arbitrary code execution
Date: February 07, 2014
Bugs: #487314
ID: 201402-09
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Synopsis
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A buffer overflow in Apache mod_fcgid might allow remote attackers to
execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service condition.
Background
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Apache mod_fcgid is a binary-compatible alternative to mod_fastcgi with
better process management.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 www-apache/mod_fcgid < 2.3.9 >= 2.3.9
Description
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Apache mod_fcgid fails to perform a boundary check on user-supplied
input, potentially resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow.
Impact
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A remote attacker can supply a crafted input, possibly resulting in
execution of arbitrary code 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 Apache mod_fcgid users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge –ask –oneshot –verbose “>=www-apache/mod_fcgid-2.3.9”
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2013-4365
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2013-4365
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-201402-09.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
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