SB2015021702 - Heap-based buffer overflow in e2fsprogs.sourceforge.net E2fsprogs

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SB2015021702 - Heap-based buffer overflow in e2fsprogs.sourceforge.net E2fsprogs

Published: February 17, 2015 Updated: July 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2015021702
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0247)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in openfs.c in the libext2fs library in e2fsprogs before 1.42.12. A remote attacker can use crafted block group descriptor data in a filesystem image. to trigger heap-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