July 2005
Gentoo - Two Security Advisories
ID: 00613
Ref: 570/05
Date: 22 July 2005:12:17:40
Version: 1
Title: Gentoo - Two Security Advisories
Abstract: 1. zlib: Buffer overflow [GLSA 200507-19], 2. Shorewall: Security policy bypass [GLSA 200507-20]
Vendors affected: Gentoo
Operating systems affected: Gentoo
Applications affected: Gentoo
Title
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Gentoo - Two Security Advisories:
1. zlib: Buffer overflow [GLSA 200507-19]
2. Shorewall: Security policy bypass [GLSA 200507-20]
Detail
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Security advisory summaries:
1. zlib is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which could potentially lead to
execution of arbitrary code.
2. A vulnerability in Shorewall allows clients authenticated by MAC
address filtering to bypass all other security rules.
Security advisory content follows:
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200507-19
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: High
Title: zlib: Buffer overflow
Date: July 22, 2005
Bugs: #99751
ID: 200507-19
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Synopsis
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zlib is vulnerable to a buffer overflow which could potentially lead to
execution of arbitrary code.
Background
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zlib is a widely used free and patent unencumbered data compression
library.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-libs/zlib < 1.2.3 >= 1.2.3
Description
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zlib improperly handles invalid data streams which could lead to a
buffer overflow.
Impact
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By creating a specially crafted compressed data stream, attackers can
overwrite data structures for applications that use zlib, resulting in
arbitrary code execution or a Denial of Service.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All zlib users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-libs/zlib-1.2.3"
References
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[ 1 ] Full Disclosure Announcement
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-07/0489.html
[ 2 ] CAN-2005-1849
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-1849
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200507-19.xml
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
http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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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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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200507-20
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Severity: Low
Title: Shorewall: Security policy bypass
Date: July 22, 2005
Bugs: #99398
ID: 200507-20
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Synopsis
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A vulnerability in Shorewall allows clients authenticated by MAC
address filtering to bypass all other security rules.
Background
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Shorewall is a high level tool for configuring Netfilter, the firewall
facility included in the Linux Kernel.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-firewall/shorewall < 2.4.1 *>= 2.2.5
>= 2.4.1
Description
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Shorewall fails to enforce security policies if configured with
"MACLIST_DISPOSITION" set to "ACCEPT" or "MACLIST_TTL" set to a value
greater or equal to 0.
Impact
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A client authenticated by MAC address filtering could bypass all
security policies, possibly allowing him to gain access to restricted
services.
Workaround
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Set "MACLIST_TTL" to "0" and "MACLIST_DISPOSITION" to "REJECT" in the
Shorewall configuration file (usually /etc/shorewall/shorewall.conf).
Resolution
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All Shorewall users should upgrade to the latest available version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose net-firewall/shorewall
References
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[ 1 ] CAN-2005-2317
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2005-2317
[ 2 ] Shorewall Announcement
http://www.shorewall.net/News.htm#20050717
Availability
============
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200507-20.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@gentoo.org 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