Gentoo Linux Security Advisory 201611-16 - Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the Chromium web browser, the worst of which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. Versions less than 54.0.2840.100 are affected.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201611-16
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: Chromium: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: November 22, 2016
Bugs: #599416
ID: 201611-16
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Synopsis
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in the Chromium web browser,
the worst of which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Background
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Chromium is an open-source browser project that aims to build a safer,
faster, and more stable way for all users to experience the web.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 www-client/chromium < 54.0.2840.100 >= 54.0.2840.100
Description
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Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Chromium web
browser. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for
details.
Impact
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A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the
privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition, obtain
sensitive information, or bypass security restrictions.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Chromium users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=www-client/chromium-54.0.2840.100"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2016-5199
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5199
[ 2 ] CVE-2016-5200
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5200
[ 3 ] CVE-2016-5201
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5201
[ 4 ] CVE-2016-5202
http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2016-5202
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-16
Concerns?
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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 or alternatively, you may file a bug at
https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2016 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