TPP: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code

Background

TPP is an ncurses-based text presentation tool.

Description

TPP templates may contain a --exec clause, the contents of which are automatically executed without confirmation from the user.

Impact

A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted file using TPP, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All TPP users should upgrade to the latest version:

 # emerge --sync
 # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-office/tpp-1.3.1-r2"