SB2024121814 - Ubuntu update for editorconfig-core

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53849)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when handling untrusted input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

2) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-0341)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the ec_glob() function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to edit a specially crafted file, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-7168-1