SB2017100609 - Arch Linux update for curl
Published: October 6, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017100609
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000254)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read when parsing a directory name when connecting to an FTP server. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption, access arbitrary files and cause the application to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.