[ GLSA 200405-15 ] cadaver heap-based buffer overflow

[Thierry Carrez <koon () gentoo org>]

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 200405-15
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  Severity: Normal
     Title: cadaver heap-based buffer overflow
      Date: May 20, 2004
      Bugs: #51461
        ID: 200405-15

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Synopsis
========

There is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the neon library
used in cadaver, possibly leading to execution of arbitrary code when
connected to a malicious server.

Background
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cadaver is a command-line WebDAV client.

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

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     Package           /   Vulnerable   /                   Unaffected
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  1  net-misc/cadaver       <= 0.22.1                        >= 0.22.2

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

Stefan Esser discovered a vulnerability in the code of the neon library
(see GLSA 200405-13). This library is also included in cadaver.

Impact
======

When connected to a malicious WebDAV server, this vulnerability could
allow remote execution of arbitrary code with the rights of the user
running cadaver.

Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time. All users are advised to
upgrade to the latest available version of cadaver.

Resolution
==========

All users of cadaver should upgrade to the latest stable version:

    # emerge sync

    # emerge -pv ">=net-misc/cadaver-0.22.2"
    # emerge ">=net-misc/cadaver-0.22.2"

References
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  [ 1 ] CAN-2004-0398
        http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0398
  [ 2 ] GLSA 200405-13
        http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200405-13.xml

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

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

     http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200405-15.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
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Copyright 2004 Gentoo Technologies, 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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