SB2017102202 - Gentoo update for Kodi

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SB2017102202 - Gentoo update for Kodi

Published: October 22, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017102202
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6706)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing .rar archives in unrar 5.5.4. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted archive, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References