DESCRIPTION
Gaim is a multi-protocol, multi-platform instant messaging client.
Stefan Esser found[1] several remote vulnerabilities in Gaim. A
remote attacker can use specially crafted network packets to exploit
at least one of these vulnerabilities and execute arbitrary code in
the context of the user running the program or cause a denial of
service condition.
This update includes updated packages for Conectiva Linux 8 (Gaim
0.58.8) and Conectiva Linux 9 (Gaim 0.75). The vulnerabilities vary
accordingly to the version used, but both are susceptible to remote
attacks.
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)
has assigned the names CAN-2004-0005, CAN-2004-0006, CAN-2004-0007
and CAN-2004-0008 to the issues discovered[2,3,4,5].
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
The apt tool can be used to perform RPM packages upgrades:
- run: apt-get update
- after that, execute: apt-get upgrade
Detailed instructions reagarding the use of apt and upgrade examples
can be found at http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/#apt?idioma=en
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All packages are signed with Conectiva's GPG key. The key and instructions
on how to import it can be found at
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/seguranca/chave/?idioma=en
Instructions on how to check the signatures of the RPM packages can be
found at http://distro.conectiva.com.br/seguranca/politica/?idioma=en
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All our advisories and generic update instructions can be viewed at
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?idioma=en
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Copyright (c) 2004 Conectiva Inc.
http://www.conectiva.com
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CONECTIVA LINUX SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT
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PACKAGE : gaim
SUMMARY : Several remote vulnerabilities
DATE : 2004-02-10 19:03:00
ID : CLA-2004:813
RELEVANT
RELEASES : 8, 9
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DESCRIPTION
Gaim is a multi-protocol, multi-platform instant messaging client.
Stefan Esser found[1] several remote vulnerabilities in Gaim. A
remote attacker can use specially crafted network packets to exploit
at least one of these vulnerabilities and execute arbitrary code in
the context of the user running the program or cause a denial of
service condition.
This update includes updated packages for Conectiva Linux 8 (Gaim
0.58.8) and Conectiva Linux 9 (Gaim 0.75). The vulnerabilities vary
accordingly to the version used, but both are susceptible to remote
attacks.
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org)
has assigned the names CAN-2004-0005, CAN-2004-0006, CAN-2004-0007
and CAN-2004-0008 to the issues discovered[2,3,4,5].
SOLUTION
All gaim users should upgrade.
REFERENCES
1.http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/012004.html
2.http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0005
3.http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0006
4.http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0007
5.http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0008
UPDATED PACKAGES
ftp://atualizacoes.conectiva.com.br/8/RPMS/gaim-0.59.8-1U80_1cl.i386.rpm
ftp://atualizacoes.conectiva.com.br/8/SRPMS/gaim-0.59.8-1U80_1cl.src.rpm
ftp://atualizacoes.conectiva.com.br/9/RPMS/gaim-0.75-27683U90_1cl.i386.r
pm
ftp://atualizacoes.conectiva.com.br/9/SRPMS/gaim-0.75-27683U90_1cl.src.r
pm
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
The apt tool can be used to perform RPM packages upgrades:
- run: apt-get update
- after that, execute: apt-get upgrade
Detailed instructions reagarding the use of apt and upgrade examples
can be found at http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/#apt?idioma=en
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-
All packages are signed with Conectiva's GPG key. The key and instructions
on how to import it can be found at
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/seguranca/chave/?idioma=en
Instructions on how to check the signatures of the RPM packages can be
found at http://distro.conectiva.com.br/seguranca/politica/?idioma=en
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-
All our advisories and generic update instructions can be viewed at
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?idioma=en
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Copyright (c) 2004 Conectiva Inc.
http://www.conectiva.com
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