OpenTTD: Multiple vulnerabilities

1. Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Advisory Reference	GLSA 201111-03 / ebuild OpenTTD
Release Date	November 11, 2011
Latest Revision	November 11, 2011: 2
Impact	high
Exploitable	local, remote

Package	Vulnerable versions	Unaffected versions	Architecture(s)
games-simulation/openttd	< 1.1.3	>= 1.1.3	All supported architectures

Related bugreports: #381799

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities were found in OpenTTD which could lead to execution of arbitrary code, a Denial of Service, or privilege escalation.

2. Impact Information

Background

OpenTTD is a clone of Transport Tycoon Deluxe.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in OpenTTD. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact

A remote attacker could execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the OpenTTD process or cause a Denial of Service. Local users could cause a Denial of Service.

3. Resolution Information

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All OpenTTD users should upgrade to the latest version:

Code Listing 3.1: Resolution

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=games-simulation/openttd-1.1.3"

NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since September 27, 2011. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.

4. References

Page updated November 11, 2011

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