SB2017113053 - Arch Linux update for shadowsocks-libev
Published: November 30, 2017 Updated: November 30, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017113053
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-15924)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In manager.c in ss-manager in shadowsocks-libev 3.1.0, improper parsing allows command injection via shell metacharacters in a JSON configuration request received via 127.0.0.1 UDP traffic, related to the add_server, build_config, and construct_command_line functions.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.