Security
Security
A vulnerability in file could result in Denial of Service.
| Package | sys-apps/file on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 5.17 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 5.17 |
file is a utility that guesses a file format by scanning binary data for patterns.
A flaw was found in the way the file utility determines the type of a file.
A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted file, possibly resulting in a Denial of Service condition.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All file users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=sys-apps/file-5.17"
Release date
March 13, 2014
Latest revision
March 13, 2014: 1
Severity
normal
Exploitable
remote
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