SARG: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code — GLSA 201009-04

Multiple stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities were discovered in SARG allowing for remote code execution.

Affected packages

net-analyzer/sarg on all architectures
Affected versions < 2.2.5-r5
Unaffected versions >= 2.2.5-r5

Background

SARG is the Squid Analysis Report Generator.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in SARG. For further information please consult the CVE entries referenced below.

Impact

These vulnerabilities might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since April 18, 2009. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All SARG users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-analyzer/sarg-2.2.5-r5"

References

Release date
September 07, 2010

Latest revision
September 07, 2010: 01

Severity
normal

Exploitable
remote

Bugzilla entries