SB2020032530 - OpenSUSE Linux update for mcpp 



SB2020032530 - OpenSUSE Linux update for mcpp

Published: March 25, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020032530
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-14274)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the the do_msg() function in support.c. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into compiling it, trigger heap-based buffer overflow 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.