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[ GLSA 202007-04 ] fwupd, libjcat: Multiple vulnerabilities
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202007-04
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Severity: Normal
Title: fwupd, libjcat: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: July 26, 2020
Bugs: #727656
ID: 202007-04

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Synopsis
========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in fwupd and libjcat, the
worst of which could result in the arbitrary execution of code.

Background
==========

fwupd aims to make updating firmware on Linux automatic, safe and
reliable. libjcat is a library and tool for reading and writing Jcat
files.

Affected packages
=================

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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 sys-apps/fwupd < 1.3.10 >= 1.3.10
2 dev-libs/libjcat < 0.1.3 >= 0.1.3
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2 affected packages

Description
===========

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in fwupd and libjcat.
Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
======

Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround
==========

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
==========

All fwupd users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/fwupd-1.3.10"

All libjcat users should upgrade to the latest version:

# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libjcat-0.1.3"

References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2020-10759
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10759 <https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-10759>

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

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

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-04 <https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202007-04>

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
security@gentoo.org <mailto:security@gentoo.org> or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org <https://bugs.gentoo.org/>.

License
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Copyright 2020 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
belongs to its owner(s).

The contents of this document are licensed under the
Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5>