[ GLSA 202008-06 ] iproute2

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: iproute2: Denial of service (GLSA 202008-06)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: 2020-08-08
Bug(s): #722144
ID: 202008-06

Synopsis

A use-after-free was found in iproute2, possibly allowing a Denial
of Service condition.


Background

iproute2 is a set of tools for managing Linux network routing and
advanced features.


Affected Packages

Package: sys-apps/iproute2
Vulnerable: < 5.1.0
Unaffected: >= 5.1.0
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

iproute2 was found to contain a use-after-free in get_netnsid_from_name
in ip/ipnetns.c.


Impact

A remote attacker, able to feed iproute2 crafted data, may be able to
cause a Denial of Service condition.


Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All iproute2 users should upgrade to the latest version: