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Subject:    [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201406-18 ] rxvt-unicode: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
From:       Chris Reffett <creffett () gentoo ! org>
Date:       2014-06-19 12:15:16
Message-ID: 53A2D454.6000307 () gentoo ! org
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 201406-18
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                                            http://security.gentoo.org/
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 Severity: Normal
    Title: rxvt-unicode: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
     Date: June 19, 2014
     Bugs: #509174
       ID: 201406-18

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Synopsis
========

A vulnerability in rxvt-unicode may allow a remote attacker to execute
arbitrary code.

Background
==========

rxvt-unicode (urxvt) is a clone of the rxvt terminal emulator.

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

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     Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected
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  1  x11-terms/rxvt-unicode        < 9.20                     >= 9.20

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

rxvt-unicode does not properly handle OSC escape sequences, including
those used to read and write X window properties.

Impact
======

A remote attacker could entice a user to run a specially crafted file
using rxvt-unicode, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code
with the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All rxvt-unicode users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=x11-terms/rxvt-unicode-9.20"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2014-3121
      http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-3121

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

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

 http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-18.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
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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Copyright 2014 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/2.5


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