SB2019090609 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libmirage
Published: September 6, 2019 Updated: February 9, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019090609
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 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15540)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in the "filters/filter-cso/filter-stream.c" in the CSO filter due to a boundary error when the software does not validate the part size. A local authenticated attacker can trigger heap-based buffer overflow, gain root access and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.