SB2021063037 - Remote code execution in libdnf
Published: June 30, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2021063037
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3445)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of cryptographic signature in libdnf. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted RPM package with altered header information, trick the victim into installing it and compromise the affected system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/G4NL7TNWAHJ6JVRABQUPWHKKCTHUZMNF/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1932079
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/DPMFGGQ5T6WVFTFX3OKMVTTM5O4EXWZR/