SB2019011107 - Ubuntu update for systemd
Published: January 11, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019011107
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
3
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16864)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling malicious input. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges to conduct further attacks.
2) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16865)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.The weakness exists due to boundary error when handling malicious input. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges to conduct further attacks.
3) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16866)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read when handling malicious input. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application and access memory processes data.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.