SB2017112601 - Arch Linux update for varnish



SB2017112601 - Arch Linux update for varnish

Published: November 26, 2017 Updated: November 27, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017112601
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Memory leak (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8807)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak in the vbf_stp_error() function in bin/varnishd/cache/cache_fetch.c. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.