SB2019050301 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libsoup



SB2019050301 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libsoup

Published: May 3, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019050301
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12910)

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

The weakness exists due to insufficient validation of cookie requests. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted cookie request, trigger out-of-bounds memory read and gain access to arbitrary data or cause the service to crash.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.