Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in TinTin++ which could allow a remote attacker to conduct several attacks, including the execution of arbitrary code and Denial of Service.
| Package | Arch | Vulnerable | Unaffected |
|---|---|---|---|
| games-mud/tintin | * | < 1.98.0 | >= 1.98.0 |
TinTin++ is a free MUD gaming client.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in TinTin++. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Remote unauthenticated attackers may be able to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the TinTin++ process, cause a Denial of Service, or truncate arbitrary files in the top level of the home directory belonging to the user running the TinTin++ process.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All TinTin++ users should upgrade to the latest stable version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=games-mud/tintin-1.98.0"
NOTE: This is a legacy GLSA. Updates for all affected architectures are available since March 25, 2008. It is likely that your system is already no longer affected by this issue.