[GLSA-201801-15] PolarSSL: Multiple vulnerabilities

Severity Normal

Affected Packages 1

CVEs 2

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in PolarSSL, the worst of which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Background
PolarSSL is a cryptographic library for embedded systems.

Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in PolarSSL. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

Impact
A remote attacker might be able to execute arbitrary code, cause Denial
of Service condition or obtain sensitive information.

Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution
Gentoo has discontinued support for PolarSSL and recommends that users
unmerge the package:

# emerge --unmerge "net-libs/polarssl"

Package	Affected Version
pkg:ebuild/net-libs/polarssl?distro=gentoo	< 1.3.9-r1

ID

GLSA-201801-15

Severity

normal

URL

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-15

Published

2018-01-15T00:00:00
(6 years ago)

Modified

2018-01-15T00:00:00
(6 years ago)

Rights

Gentoo Foundation, Inc.

Other Advisories

Source	# ID	Name	URL
CVE	CVE-2015-1182	CVE-2015-1182	https://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-1182
CVE	CVE-2015-7575	CVE-2015-7575	https://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-7575
Bugzilla	537108	Bugzilla #537108	https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=537108
Bugzilla	620504	Bugzilla #620504	https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=620504

Type	Package URL	Namespace	Name / Product	Version	Distribution / Platform	Arch	Patch / Fix
Affected	pkg:ebuild/net-libs/polarssl?distro=gentoo	net-libs	polarssl	< 1.3.9-r1	gentoo

# CVE	Description	CVSS	EPSS	EPSS Trend (30 days)	Affected Products	Weaknesses	Security Advisories	Exploits	PoC	Pubblication Date	Modification Date
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