SB2020031150 - Input validation error in Freedesktop systemd
Published: March 11, 2020 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020031150
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-1101)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
systemd 37-1 does not properly handle non-existent services, which causes a denial of service (failure of login procedure).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.