[ GLSA 201811-09 ] Icecast

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Icecast: Arbitrary code execution (GLSA 201811-09)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2018-11-10
Bug(s): #670148
ID: 201811-09

Synopsis

A vulnerability in Icecast might allow remote attackers to execute
arbitrary code.


Background

Icecast is an open source alternative to SHOUTcast that supports MP3,
OGG (Vorbis/Theora) and AAC streaming.


Affected Packages

Package: net-misc/icecast
Vulnerable: < 2.4.4
Unaffected: >= 2.4.4
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple buffer overflows have been discovered in Icecast. Please review
the CVE identifier referenced below for details.


Impact

A remote attacker, by sending a specially crafted request using
authentication type “url”, could possibly execute arbitrary code with
the privileges of the process, or cause a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All Icecast users should upgrade to the latest version: