SB2017032413 - Slackware Linux update for mcabber
Published: March 24, 2017 Updated: May 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017032413
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5604)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. This CVE is for mcabber 1.0.0 - 1.0.4.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.