SB2022102074 - SUSE update for libostree 



SB2022102074 - SUSE update for libostree

Published: October 20, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022102074
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap overflow in processing patch files (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9862)

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

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in FreeBSD bsdiff. A remote unauthenticated attacker can cause a heap overflow by creating a specially crafted patch file loaded by the target user via bspatch.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.