SB2018091107 - Debian update for libextractor
Published: September 11, 2018 Updated: November 3, 2018
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Description
This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.
1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14346)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in ec_read_file_func() function in unzip.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted archive, trick the victim into opening it, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
2) Infinite loop (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14347)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to infinite loop in EXTRACTOR_mpeg_extract_method function in mpeg_extractor.c. A remote attacker use a specially crafted archive file to consume all available system resources and cause denial of service conditions.
3) Buffer over-read (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16430)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in EXTRACTOR_zip_extract_method() in zip_extractor.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted archive, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.