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  • [gentoo-announce] [ GLSA 202407-28 ] Freenet: Deanonymization Vulnerabi

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    Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202407-28
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    Severity: Normal
    Title: Freenet: Deanonymization Vulnerability
    Date: July 24, 2024
    Bugs: #904441
    ID: 202407-28

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    Synopsis
    ========

    A vulnerability has been discovered in Freenet, which can lead to deanonymization due to path folding.

    Background
    ==========

    Freenet is an encrypted network without censorship.

    Affected packages
    =================

    Package Vulnerable Unaffected
    --------------- ------------- --------------
    net-p2p/freenet < 0.7.5_p1497 >= 0.7.5_p1497

    Description
    ===========

    This release fixes a severe vulnerability in path folding that allowed
    to distinguish between downloaders and forwarders with an adapted
    node that is directly connected via opennet.

    Impact
    ======

    This release fixes a severe vulnerability in path folding that allowed
    to distinguish between downloaders and forwarders with an adapted
    node that is directly connected via opennet.

    Workaround
    ==========

    There is no known workaround at this time.

    Resolution
    ==========

    All Freenet users should upgrade to the latest version:

    # emerge --sync
    # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-p2p/freenet-0.7.5_p1497"

    References
    ==========


    Availability
    ============

    This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
    the Gentoo Security Website:

    https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202407-28

    Concerns?
    =========

    Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the
    confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost
    importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to [email protected] or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

    License
    =======

    Copyright 2024 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
    belongs to its owner(s).

    The contents of this document are licensed under the
    Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.

    https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5
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