SB2015033110 - Remote code execution in cifs-utils

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SB2015033110 - Remote code execution in cifs-utils

Published: March 31, 2015 Updated: June 2, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2015033110
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) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2014-2830)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in cifskey.c or cifscreds.c in cifs-utils. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger 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