SB2017053008 - Debian update for mosquitto
Published: May 30, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017053008
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7650)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of usernames, containing ‘#’ or ‘+’ characters, within pattern based ACLs. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted username and bypass implemented security mechanisms.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.