SB2019062419 - OpenSUSE Linux update for netpbm 

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SB2019062419 - OpenSUSE Linux update for netpbm

Published: June 24, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019062419
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2579)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. The expandCodeOntoStack() function has an insufficient code value check, so that a maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allows code execution.


2) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2580)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allow code execution.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References