[ GLSA 201411-08 ] Aircrack-ng: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Aircrack-ng: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code (GLSA 201411-08)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local, remote
Date: November 23, 2014
Bug(s): #528132
ID: 201411-08

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Aircrack-ng, possibly
resulting in local privilege escalation, remote code execution, or Denial
of Service.


Background

Aircrack-ng is an 802.11 WEP and WPA-PSK keys cracking program that can
recover keys once enough data packets have been captured.


Affected Packages

Package: net-wireless/aircrack-ng
Vulnerable: < 1.2_rc1
Unaffected: >= 1.2_rc1
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Aircrack-ng. Please
review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.


Impact

A local attacker can use this flaw to execute arbitrary code or gain
escalated privileges. A remote attacker execute 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 Aircrack-ng users should upgrade to the latest version: