SB2017061511 - Ubuntu update for libmwaw 

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SB2017061511 - Ubuntu update for libmwaw

Published: June 15, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017061511
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9433)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error with MsWrd1Parser::readFootnoteCorrespondance() function in lib/MsWrd1Parser.cxx. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted MS Word file, trick the victim into opening it using the affected library, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References