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EGI SVG ADVISORY [EGI-SVG-2015-8464]
Title: EGI SVG Advisory 'Low' RISK Buffer overflow vulnerability in XRootD
client [EGI-SVG-2015-8464]
Date: 2015-05-13
Updated:
URL: https://advisories.egi.eu/2015/Advisory-SVG-2015-8464
Introduction
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A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in the XRootD client.
This has been fixed.
Details
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A buffer overflow vulnerability has been found in the XRootD client.
If a client were to be directed to a malicious XRootD server it is possible
that a compromised could occur. This seems unlikely hence the risk category.
Risk category
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This issue has been assessed as 'Low' risk by the EGI SVG Risk Assessment Team
Affected software
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This is fixed in XRootD release 4.1.2
Earlier releases are likely to be vulnerable.
Mitigation
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N/A
Component installation information
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See the XRootD web page. [R 1]
Recommendations
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Sites should upgrade in due course.
Credit
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This vulnerability was reported by Gerd Behrmann
References
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[R 1] http://xrootd.org/
Comments
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Comments or questions should be sent to svg-rat at mailman.egi.eu
We are currently revising the vulnerability issue handling procedure so
suggestions and comments are welcome.
Timeline
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Yyyy-mm-dd
2015-04-10 Vulnerability reported by Gerd Behrmann
2015-04-13 Acknowledgement from the EGI SVG to the reporter
2015-04-14 Software providers responded and involved in investigation
2015-04-17 Updated packages available
2015-04-18 Assessment by the EGI Software Vulnerability Group reported.
2015-05-12 Advisory written, delayed due to more serious issues taking priority
2015-05-13 Public disclosure