Arch Linux update for curl

1) Arbitrary code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU655

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7167

CWE-ID: CWE-191 - Integer underflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability exposes a remote user's possibility to cause arbitrary code execution on the target system.
The weakness exists due to integer overflow. Using of specially crafted length parameter value to certain libcurl functions allows attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information and execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package to version 7.50.3-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

External links

http://curl.haxx.se/docs/adv_20160914.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.