SB2020012011 - OpenSUSE Linux update for uftpd



SB2020012011 - OpenSUSE Linux update for uftpd

Published: January 20, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020012011
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5204)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in "handle_PORT" in "ftpcmd.c" file when a buffer that is 16 bytes large being filled via "sprintf()" with user input based on the format specifier string %d.%d.%d.%d. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption 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.