SB2017082004 - Arch Linux update for newsbeuter



SB2017082004 - Arch Linux update for newsbeuter

Published: August 20, 2017 Updated: August 20, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017082004
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) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12904)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing title and URL in an RSS items. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data via RSS feed to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

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


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.