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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201804-09
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: SPICE VDAgent: Arbitrary command injection
Date: April 08, 2018
Bugs: #650020
ID: 201804-09
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in SPICE VDAgent could allow local attackers to execute
arbitrary commands.
Background
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Provides a complete open source solution for remote access to virtual
machines in a seamless way so you can play videos, record audio, share
USB devices and share folders without complications.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 app-emulation/spice-vdagent
< 0.17.0_p20180319 >= 0.17.0_p20180319
Description
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SPICE VDAgent does not properly escape save directory before passing to
shell.
Impact
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A local attacker could execute arbitrary commands.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All SPICE VDAgent users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge –sync
# emerge -a -1 -v “>=app-emulation/spice-vdagent-0.17.0_p20180319”
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2017-15108
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15108
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201804-09
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 2018 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.
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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