SB2017060620 - Ubuntu update for libnl
Published: June 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017060620
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0553)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
An integer overflow vulnerability has been found in the nlmsg_reserve() function within libnl library before version 3.3.0. A local user can elevate his privilege son the system execute arbitrary code within the context of the Wi-Fi service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.