[ GLSA 202006-10 ] GNU Readline

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: GNU Readline: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202006-10)
Severity: low
Exploitable: local
Date: 2020-06-13
Bug(s): #717924
ID: 202006-10

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in GNU Readline, the worst
of which could result in a Denial of Service condition.


Background

The GNU Readline library provides a set of functions for use by
applications that allow users to edit command lines as they are typed in.


Affected Packages

Package: sys-libs/readline
Vulnerable: < 8.0
Unaffected: >= 8.0
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in GNU Readline. 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 GNU Readline users should upgrade to the latest version: