[ GLSA 202007-30 ] spice

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: spice: Arbitrary code execution (GLSA 202007-30)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2020-07-27
Bug(s): #717776
ID: 202007-30

Synopsis

A buffer overread has been discovered in spice possibly allowing
remote execution of code.


Background

Provides a complete open source solution for remote access to virtual
machines in a seamless way so you can play videos, record audio, share
USB devices, and share folders without complications.


Affected Packages

Package: app-emulation/spice
Vulnerable: < 0.14.2
Unaffected: >= 0.14.2
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

A flaw in spice’s memory handling code has been discovered, allowing
an out of bounds read.


Impact

A remote attacker may be able to send malicious packets causing remote
code execution.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All spice users should upgrade to the latest version: