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Subject:    [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 201503-07 ] hivex: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
From:       Kristian Fiskerstrand <k_f () gentoo ! org>
Date:       2015-03-14 18:25:48
Message-ID: 55047D2C.2010602 () gentoo ! org
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 201503-07
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                                           https://security.gentoo.org/
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 Severity: Normal
    Title: hivex: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
     Date: March 14, 2015
     Bugs: #490990
       ID: 201503-07

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Synopsis
========

An out-of-bounds error in hivex may result in execution of arbitrary
code or Denial of Service.

Background
==========

hivex is a library for reading and writing Windows Registry 'hive'
binary files.

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

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     Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected
    -------------------------------------------------------------------
  1  app-misc/hivex               < 1.3.11                  >= 1.3.11

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

Manipulating a short or truncated hive file may trigger an
out-of-bounds read or write in hivex.

Impact
======

A context-dependent attacker could cause an application linked against
hivex to pass a short or truncated hive file, 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 hivex users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-misc/hivex-1.3.11"

References
==========

[ 1 ] CVE-2014-9273
      http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-9273

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

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

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201503-07

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 2015 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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