Ubuntu update for Libidn



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-14062
CWE-ID CWE-190
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Ubuntu
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU8647

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14062

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in the decode_digit function in puny_decode.c in Libidn2 before 2.0.4. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact.

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

Mitigation

Update the affected packages

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS:
libidn11 1.23-2ubuntu0.2

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 12.04

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3434-2/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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