JHead: Multiple vulnerabilities
1.
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Version Information
| Advisory Reference |
GLSA 200901-02 / jhead |
| Release Date |
January 11, 2009 |
| Latest Revision |
January 11, 2009: 01 |
| Impact |
normal |
| Exploitable |
remote |
| Package |
Vulnerable versions |
Unaffected versions |
Architecture(s) |
| media-gfx/jhead |
<
2.84-r1 |
>=
2.84-r1 |
All supported architectures
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Related bugreports:
#242702, #243238
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities in JHead might lead to the execution of arbitrary
code or data loss.
2.
Impact Information
Background
JHead is an exif jpeg header manipulation tool.
Description
Marc Merlin and John Dong reported multiple vulnerabilities in JHead:
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A buffer overflow in the DoCommand() function when processing the cmd
argument and related to potential string overflows (CVE-2008-4575).
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An insecure creation of a temporary file (CVE-2008-4639).
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A error when unlinking a file (CVE-2008-4640).
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Insufficient escaping of shell metacharacters (CVE-2008-4641).
Impact
A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code by enticing a
user or automated system to open a file with a long filename or via
unspecified vectors. It is also possible to trick a user into deleting
or overwriting files.
3.
Resolution Information
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All JHead users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code Listing 3.1: Resolution |
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-gfx/jhead-2.84-r1"
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4.
References
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