openEuler update for util-linux



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-37600
CWE-ID CWE-190
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
openEuler
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

util-linux-help
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

uuidd
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libblkid
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

util-linux-devel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libfdisk
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

python-libmount
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libsmartcols
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

util-linux-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libuuid
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

util-linux-user
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libmount
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

util-linux-debugsource
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

util-linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor openEuler

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU55451

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-37600

CWE-ID: CWE-190 - Integer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in ipcutils.c. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

openEuler: 20.03 LTS SP1 - 20.03 LTS SP2

util-linux-help: before 2.35.2-8

uuidd: before 2.35.2-8

libblkid: before 2.35.2-8

util-linux-devel: before 2.35.2-8

libfdisk: before 2.35.2-8

python-libmount: before 2.35.2-8

libsmartcols: before 2.35.2-8

util-linux-debuginfo: before 2.35.2-8

libuuid: before 2.35.2-8

util-linux-user: before 2.35.2-8

libmount: before 2.35.2-8

util-linux-debugsource: before 2.35.2-8

util-linux: before 2.35.2-8

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.openeuler.org/en/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2021-1308


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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