• [ GLSA 202105-13 ] Mumble: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202105-13
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    Severity: Normal
    Title: Mumble: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
    Date: May 26, 2021
    Bugs: #770973
    ID: 202105-13

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    Synopsis
    ========

    A vulnerability has been found in Mumble that could allow a remote
    attacker to execute arbitrary code.

    Background
    ==========

    Mumble is low-latency voice chat software intended for use with gaming.

    Affected packages
    =================

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    Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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    1 media-sound/mumble < 1.3.4 >= 1.3.4

    Description
    ===========

    Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

    Impact
    ======

    A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted
    server list (web page) using Mumble, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the process or a Denial of
    Service condition.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All Mumble users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-sound/mumble-1.3.4"

    References
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    [ 1 ] CVE-2021-27229
    https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27229

    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-13

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
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    Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5


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