---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Gentoo Multiple ebuilds ssl-cert eclass "docert()" Security Issue SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA29436 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/29436/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: Exposure of sensitive information WHERE: >From remote OPERATING SYSTEM: Gentoo Linux 1.x http://secunia.com/product/339/ DESCRIPTION: Gentoo has acknowledged a security issue in multiple ebuilds, which can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. The security issue is caused due to the ebuilds calling the "docert()" function of the ssl-cert eclass from within the source building state. This leads to sensitive SSL certificates being included in the generated package, which potentially can be exploited by attackers to extract the keys and leverage them for further attacks. Successful exploitation requires access to a binary package built with the "--buildpkg" or "--buildpkgonly" options. The following ebuilds are affected: * app-admin/conserver prior to 8.1.16 * mail-mta/postfix prior to 2.4.6-r2 * net-ftp/netkit-ftpd prior to 0.17-r7 * net-im/ejabberd prior to 1.1.3 * net-irc/unrealircd prior to 3.2.7-r2 * net-mail/cyrus-imapd prior to 2.3.9-r1 * net-mail/dovecot prior to 1.0.10 * net-misc/stunnel 4.x prior to 4.21-r * net-nntp/inn prior to 2.4.3-r1 SOLUTION: Remove SSL certificates generated by portage and generate new packages using updated ebuilds. Please see the vendor's advisory for more information. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Robin Johnson ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200803-30.xml ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------