Brandon Perry discovered that Gaim is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer
overflow when handling away messages (CAN-2005-2103). Furthermore,
Daniel Atallah discovered a vulnerability in the handling of file
transfers (CAN-2005-2102).
Impact
======
A remote attacker could create a specially crafted away message which,
when viewed by the target user, could lead to the execution of
arbitrary code. Also, an attacker could send a file with a non-UTF8
filename to a user, which would result in a Denial of Service.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Gaim users should upgrade to the latest version:
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 (at) gentoo (dot) org [email concealed] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2005 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.
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200508-06
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Severity: High
Title: Gaim: Remote execution of arbitrary code
Date: August 15, 2005
Bugs: #102000
ID: 200508-06
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Synopsis
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Gaim is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which could lead to the
execution of arbitrary code or to a Denial of Service.
Background
==========
Gaim is a full featured instant messaging client which handles a
variety of instant messaging protocols.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-im/gaim < 1.5.0 >= 1.5.0
Description
===========
Brandon Perry discovered that Gaim is vulnerable to a heap-based buffer
overflow when handling away messages (CAN-2005-2103). Furthermore,
Daniel Atallah discovered a vulnerability in the handling of file
transfers (CAN-2005-2102).
Impact
======
A remote attacker could create a specially crafted away message which,
when viewed by the target user, could lead to the execution of
arbitrary code. Also, an attacker could send a file with a non-UTF8
filename to a user, which would result in a Denial of Service.
Workaround
==========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
==========
All Gaim users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-im/gaim-1.5.0"
References
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[ 1 ] CAN-2005-2102
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-2102
[ 2 ] CAN-2005-2103
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-2103
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200508-06.xml
Concerns?
=========
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 (at) gentoo (dot) org [email concealed] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
=======
Copyright 2005 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/2.0
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