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PostPosted: Thu Jun 14, 2018 5:26 am    Post subject: [ GLSA 201806-04 ] Quassel Reply with quote

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Quassel: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201806-04)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2018-06-14
Bug(s): #653834
ID: 201806-04

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Quassel, the worst of
which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.


Background

Quassel is a Qt4/KDE4 IRC client suppporting a remote daemon for 24/7
connectivity.


Affected Packages

Package: net-irc/quassel
Vulnerable: < 0.12.5
Unaffected: >= 0.12.5
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

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


Impact

A remote attacker could cause arbitrary code execution or a Denial of
Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Quassel users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code:
# emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-irc/quassel-0.12.5"
   


References


CVE-2018-1000178


CVE-2018-1000179
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