SB2018052114 - Arch Linux update for libofx
Published: May 21, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018052114
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Partial DoS
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer over-read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14731)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists in ofx_proc_file in ofx_preproc.cpp due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file, as demonstrated by an ofxdump call, trigger heap-based buffer over-read and cause the service to crash.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.