Arch Linux update for libcurl-compat



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-1000257
CWE-ID CWE-126
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Arch Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Arch Linux

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer over-read

EUVDB-ID: #VU8917

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000257

CWE-ID: CWE-126 - Buffer over-read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information or cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to buffer overread in the IMAP handle. A remote attacker can return a specially crafted IMAP FETCH response, obtain potentially sensitive information from memory on the target system or cause the target application using libcurl to crash.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libcurl-compat to version 7.56.1-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-201711-10


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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