Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201708-7 - Improper hypertext validation might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Versions less than 0.5.1 are affected.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201708-07
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: evilvte: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: August 21, 2017
Bugs: #611290
ID: 201708-07
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Synopsis
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Improper hypertext validation might allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code.
Background
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VTE based, highly customizable terminal emulator
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 x11-terms/evilvte < 0.5.1 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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Steve Kemp of Debian identified a flaw in evilvte which does not
properly validate hypertext links. Please review the Debian bug report
referenced below.
Impact
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Remote attackers could execute arbitrary code by enticing a user to
click a hyperlink in their terminal.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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Gentoo Security recommends that users unmerge evilvte:
# emerge --unmerge "x11-terms/evilvte"
References
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[ 1 ] Debian Bug #854585
https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=854585
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/201708-07
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 2017 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