bugtraq - [ GLSA 200703-11 ] Amarok: User-assisted remote execution of arbitrary code

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Message-ID: <20070313234236.GD20056@falco.falcal.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:42:36 +0100
From: Raphael Marichez <falco@...too.org>
To: gentoo-announce@...too.org
Cc: bugtraq@...urityfocus.com, full-disclosure@...ts.grok.org.uk,
	security-alerts@...uxsecurity.com
Subject: [ GLSA 200703-11 ] Amarok: User-assisted remote execution of arbitrary code

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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory                           GLSA 200703-11
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                                            http://security.gentoo.org/
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  Severity: Normal
     Title: Amarok: User-assisted remote execution of arbitrary code
      Date: March 13, 2007
      Bugs: #166901
        ID: 200703-11

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Synopsis
========

The Magnatune component shipped with Amarok is vulnerable to the
injection of arbitrary shell code from a malicious Magnatune server.

Background
==========

Amarok is an advanced music player.

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

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     Package             /  Vulnerable  /                   Unaffected
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  1  media-sound/amarok     < 1.4.5-r1                     >= 1.4.5-r1

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

The Magnatune downloader doesn't quote the "m_currentAlbumFileName"
parameter while calling the "unzip" shell command.

Impact
======

A compromised or malicious Magnatune server can remotely execute
arbitrary shell code with the rights of the user running Amarok on a
client that have previously registered for buying music.

Workaround
==========

Do not use the Magnatune component of Amarok.

Resolution
==========

All Amarok users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-sound/amarok-1.4.5-r1"

References
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  [ 1 ] SA24159
        http://secunia.com/advisories/24159

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

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

  http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200703-11.xml

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@...too.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at
http://bugs.gentoo.org.

License
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Copyright 2007 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.

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5

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