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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2019.4094 cpio security update 6 November 2019 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: cpio Publisher: Debian Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 8 UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Impact/Access: Modify Permissions -- Remote with User Interaction Create Arbitrary Files -- Remote with User Interaction Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2019-14866 Original Bulletin: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DLA-1981-1 Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on platforms other than Debian. It is recommended that administrators running cpio check for an updated version of the software for their operating system. - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Package : cpio Version : 2.11+dfsg-4.1+deb8u2 CVE ID : CVE-2019-14866 Debian Bug : #941412 A vulnerability was discovered in the cpio package. CVE-2019-14866 It is possible for an attacker to create a file so when backed up with cpio can generate arbitrary files in the resulting tar archive. When the backup is restored the file is then created with arbitrary permissions. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version 2.11+dfsg-4.1+deb8u2. We recommend that you upgrade your cpio packages. Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au and we will forward your request to the appropriate person. NOTE: Third Party Rights This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin. NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current. Contact information for the authors of the original document is included in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact them directly. Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from: https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== Australian Computer Emergency Response Team The University of Queensland Brisbane Qld 4072 Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031 Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417) AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours which are GMT+10:00 (AEST). On call after hours for member emergencies only. =========================================================================== -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967 iQIVAwUBXcIFIWaOgq3Tt24GAQjoCA//R0k8pB6mFbffx16GnFTDhKZFZQDx/0Jp FFOC+n4cXuGFZT9bpB1C1ka/+yqkLv6/6vwXUtglcY2q3e3KgAIXM5nn5e3Mgr2K 7KzBUoLgvQLYn+C5HGWSohzxRMKg2VPjyMXhkpiK6oY/lGM62RpjpNAazGOBYxP/ TIDbKsjmKFe5AQ/ERp+mfz8FUcV+P3sRqDGWyIhHPoNOBz9VD2skrIG0AmnAmbiA hFXFp4SJtr285j6c0CR0FimpkZMxZqUu/x8HBMSAuZTAR3CsKEHWFqnlEmp3oSp5 zyeTBxkPiQc8idhb9KkCmnr+551ReI+jmgXq9C3n7UPRa11cq/Kq4PY2zWw7m3u9 E3TI03rY5zw728nJOCdiewVmFGFzhSQuxpMfs/4G6Iz0duVYHQfJLj3VNuh6IKgY L9yLwcQM/vROa07fVcpdHiCsA9be3lL/sQwYuqoLzC82Ipq0xt91u8pICrnuXSHI v0IPJ261zeJelsw0ikCL1BH4o5l5osB8Ez3KO+Gl5ua7yuyB+9oV8ycT4UTDVUCN Z2GRunF9eqSHv28DjV8nYM+EWnMlPGdHajegjv56en12lNSH4jpsWMgRFMqO24iB tzcfJPUnP7sg7cz4zkDm/omRBHggn+EvtcpvPXty7PntVreyerNAvUyrtp+nE5SS A/psQZSBBQo= =JKOf -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----