[ GLSA 202007-47 ] Okular: Local restricted command execution

Sam James <[email protected]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 02:02:01 +0100
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 202007-47
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 Severity: Normal
    Title: Okular: Local restricted command execution
     Date: July 27, 2020
     Bugs: #712490
       ID: 202007-47

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Synopsis
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A logic error in Okular might allow an attacker to execute arbitrary
code.

Background
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Okular is a universal document viewer based on KPDF.

Affected packages
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     Package              /     Vulnerable     /            Unaffected
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  1  kde-apps/okular            < 19.12.3-r1            >= 19.12.3-r1

Description
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A logic error was discovered in Okular, which results in trusting
action links within a PDF, possibly allowing execution of a binary.

Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted PDF
using Okular, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with
the privileges of the process or a Denial of Service condition.

Workaround
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Avoid opening PDFs from an untrusted source.

Resolution
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All Okular users should upgrade to the latest version:

  # emerge --sync
  # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=kde-apps/okular-19.12.3-r1"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2020-9359
      https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-9359

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

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

 https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-47

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

License
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