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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 3:26 am Post subject: [ GLSA 201804-09 ] SPICE VDAgent |
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Title: SPICE VDAgent: Arbitrary command injection (GLSA 201804-09)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: local
Date: 2018-04-08
Bug(s): #650020
ID: 201804-09
Synopsis
A vulnerability in SPICE VDAgent could allow local attackers to
execute arbitrary commands.
Background
Provides a complete open source solution for remote access to virtual
machines in a seamless way so you can play videos, record audio, share
USB devices and share folders without complications.
Affected Packages
Package: app-emulation/spice-vdagent
Vulnerable: < 0.17.0_p20180319
Unaffected: >= 0.17.0_p20180319
Architectures: All supported architectures
Description
SPICE VDAgent does not properly escape save directory before passing to
shell.
Impact
A local attacker could execute arbitrary commands.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All SPICE VDAgent users should upgrade to the latest version: Code: | # emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose
">=app-emulation/spice-vdagent-0.17.0_p20180319"
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References
CVE-2017-15108 |
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