[ GLSA 202007-42 ] LHa: Buffer overflow

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202007-42
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 Severity: Normal
    Title: LHa: Buffer overflow
     Date: July 27, 2020
     Bugs: #572418
       ID: 202007-42

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Synopsis
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LHa has a buffer overflow in its compression utility with unspecified
impact.

Background
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LHa is a console-based program for packing and unpacking LHarc
archives.

Affected packages
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     Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected
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  1  app-arch/lha             < 114i_p20201004      >= 114i_p20201004

Description
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A buffer overflow in LHa's compression code was discovered which can be
triggered by a crafted input file.

Impact
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A remote attacker could send a specially crafted file possibly
resulting in a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
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All LHa users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-arch/lha-114i_p20201004"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2016-1925
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1925

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

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-42

Concerns?
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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
[email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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