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PostPosted: Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:26 pm    Post subject: [ GLSA 201507-09 ] PyPAM Reply with quote

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: PyPAM: Arbitrary code execution (GLSA 201507-09)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: July 09, 2015
Bug(s): #407603
ID: 201507-09

Synopsis

A double free vulnerability in PyPAM could result in execution of
arbitrary code or Denial of Service.


Background

PyPAM is a PAM binding for Python.

Affected Packages

Package: dev-python/pypam
Vulnerable: < 0.5.0-r3
Unaffected: >= 0.5.0-r3
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

PyPAM does not handle passwords correctly if there is NULL byte in the
string.


Impact

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


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All PyPAM users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code:
# emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-python/pypam-0.5.0-r3"
   


References

CVE-2012-1502
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