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Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:26 pm Post subject: [ GLSA 201812-08 ] Scala |
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Title: Scala: Privilege escalation (GLSA 201812-08)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local
Date: 2018-12-15
Bug(s): #637940
ID: 201812-08
Synopsis
A vulnerability in Scala could result in privilege escalation.
Background
Scala combines object-oriented and functional programming in one
concise, high-level language.
Affected Packages
Package: dev-lang/scala
Vulnerable: < 2.12.4
Unaffected: >= 2.12.4
Architectures: All supported architectures
Description
It was discovered that Scala’s compilation daemon does not properly
manage permissions for private files.
Impact
A local attacker could escalate privileges.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Scala users should upgrade to the latest version: Code: | # emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-lang/scala-2.12.4"
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References
CVE-2017-15288 |
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