1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
| Advisory Reference | GLSA 200905-06 / acpid |
| Release Date | May 24, 2009 |
| Latest Revision | May 24, 2009: 01 |
| Impact | normal |
| Exploitable | remote |
| Package | Vulnerable versions | Unaffected versions | Architecture(s) |
| sys-power/acpid | < 1.0.10 | >= 1.0.10 | All supported architectures |
Related bugreports: #268079
An error in acpid might allow remote attackers to cause a Denial of Service.
acpid is a daemon for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI).
The acpid daemon allows opening a large number of UNIX sockets without closing them, triggering an infinite loop.
Remote attackers can cause a Denial of Service (CPU consumption and connectivity loss).
There is no known workaround at this time.
All acpid users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code Listing 3.1: Resolution |
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-power/acpid-1.0.10" |