Debian update for libspf2



Published: 2021-08-17
Risk High
Patch available NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-20314
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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libspf2 (Debian package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU55918

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20314

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing SPF macros in libspf2. A remote attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Mitigation

Update libspf2 package to version 1.2.10-7.1~deb10u1.

Vulnerable software versions

libspf2 (Debian package): before 1.2.10-7.1~deb10u1

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4955


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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