OpenSUSE Linux update for clamav



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2012-6706
CWE-ID CWE-190
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 UnRar
Client/Desktop applications / Software for archiving

Vendor RARLAB

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU8602

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6706

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing .rar archives in unrar 5.5.4. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted archive, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

UnRar: 5.5.4

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-07/msg00006.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to open a a specially crafted archive.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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