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  • [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 202107-47 ] libpano13: Format string vulnerabi

    From John Helmert III@21:1/5 to All on Tue Jul 20 06:30:01 2021
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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202107-47
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    Severity: Normal
    Title: libpano13: Format string vulnerability
    Date: July 20, 2021
    Bugs: #780486
    ID: 202107-47

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    Synopsis
    ========

    A format string vulnerability has been found in libpano13, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution.

    Background
    ==========

    libpano13 is Helmut Dersch's panorama toolbox library.

    Affected packages
    =================

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    Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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    1 media-libs/libpano13 < 2.9.20 >= 2.9.20

    Description
    ===========

    A format string issue exists within panoFileOutputNamesCreate() where unvalidated input is passed directly into the formatter.

    Impact
    ======

    A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted file
    using libpano13, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with
    the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All libpano13 users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-libs/libpano13-2.9.20"

    References
    ==========

    [ 1 ] CVE-2021-20307
    https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20307

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202107-47

    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@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2021 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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