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Security
An integer overflow vulnerability in Kodi could result in remote execution of arbitrary code.
| Package | media-tv/kodi on all architectures |
|---|---|
| Affected versions | < 17.3-r1 |
| Unaffected versions | >= 17.3-r1 |
Kodi is a free and open source media-center and entertainment hub previously known as XBMC.
Kodi is vulnerable due to shipping with an embedded version of UnRAR. Please review the referenced CVE identifier for details.
A remote attacker, by enticing a user to process a specifically crafted RAR file, could execute arbitrary code.
There is no known workaround at this time.
All Kodi users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=media-tv/kodi-17.3-r1"
Release date
October 22, 2017
Latest revision
October 22, 2017: 1
Severity
normal
Exploitable
remote
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