[ GLSA 200407-19 ] Pavuk: Digest authentication helper buffer overflow

From: Kurt Lieber (klieber_at_gentoo.org)
Date: 07/26/04

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200407-19
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      Severity: Normal
         Title: Pavuk: Digest authentication helper buffer overflow
          Date: July 26, 2004
            ID: 200407-19

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    Synopsis
    ========

    Pavuk contains a bug that can allow an attacker to run arbitrary code.

    Background
    ==========

    Pavuk is web spider and website mirroring tool.

    Affected packages
    =================

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         Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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      1 net-misc/pavuk <= 0.9.28-r2 >= 0.9.28-r3

    Description
    ===========

    Pavuk contains several buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the code
    handling digest authentication.

    Impact
    ======

    An attacker could cause a buffer overflow, leading to arbitrary code
    execution with the rights of the user running Pavuk.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time. All users are encouraged to
    upgrade to the latest available version of Pavuk.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All Pavuk users should upgrade to the latest version:

        # emerge sync

        # emerge -pv ">=net-misc/pavuk-0.9.28-r3"
        # emerge ">=net-misc/pavuk-0.9.28-r3"

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

        http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200407-19.xml

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to
    security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
    http://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2004 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0

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