Gentoo Portage 2.0.51.22/2.1.1/2.1.3.10/2.1.3.11/2.1.4.4 Python memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Gentoo Portage 2.0.51.22/2.1.1/2.1.3.10/2.1.3.11/2.1.4.4. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Python. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-4394. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Gentoo Portage 2.0.51.22/2.1.1/2.1.3.10/2.1.3.11/2.1.4.4 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Python. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Portage before 2.1.4.5 include the current working directory in the Python search path, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a modified Python module that is loaded by the (1) ys-apps/portage, (2) net-mail/fetchmail, (3) app-editors/leo ebuilds, and other ebuilds.

The bug was discovered 10/09/2008. The weakness was published 10/10/2008 by Security Team with Gentoo (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-4394 since 10/02/2008. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 34383 (GLSA-200810-02 : Portage: Untrusted search path local root vulnerability), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 2.1.3.11 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45792), Tenable (34383), SecurityFocus (BID 31670†), OSVDB (50059†) and Secunia (SA32228†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Nessus ID: 34383
Nessus Name: GLSA-200810-02 : Portage: Untrusted search path local root vulnerability
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OpenVAS ID: 61785
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200810-02 (portage)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Portage 2.1.3.11

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Security Team
Organization: Gentoo
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-4394 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4394
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44455
X-Force: 45792
SecurityFocus: 31670 - Gentoo 'sys-apps/portage' Search Path Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 32228
OSVDB: 50059 - Gentoo - 'sys-apps.portage' - Search Path Local Privilege Escalation Issue
Vulnerability Center: 19686 - Portage < 2.1.4.5 Multiple Untrusted Search Path Vulnerabilities Allow Local Code Execution, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/18/2019 09:27
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (71), 08/18/2019 09:27 (7)
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Cache ID: 216:4B5:103

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