SUSE update for libmspack



Published: 2021-08-20
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2018-14679
CVE-2018-14681
CVE-2018-14682
CWE-ID CWE-121
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available.
Vulnerable software
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SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem
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libmspack-devel
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libmspack0-debuginfo
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libmspack0
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libmspack-debugsource
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Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU14162

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14679

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow the read_chunk function, as defined in the mspack/chmd.c source code file. A local attacker can send a specially crafted request that submits malicious input, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libmspack to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE MicroOS: 5.0

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem: 15-SP2 - 15-SP3

libmspack-devel: before 0.6-3.11.1

libmspack0-debuginfo: before 0.6-3.11.1

libmspack0: before 0.6-3.11.1

libmspack-debugsource: before 0.6-3.11.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2021/suse-su-20212802-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

2) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU14159

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14681

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow in the kwajd_read_headers function, as defined in the mspack/kwajd.c source code file. A local attacker can send a specially crafted request that submits malicious input, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libmspack to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE MicroOS: 5.0

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem: 15-SP2 - 15-SP3

libmspack-devel: before 0.6-3.11.1

libmspack0-debuginfo: before 0.6-3.11.1

libmspack0: before 0.6-3.11.1

libmspack-debugsource: before 0.6-3.11.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2021/suse-su-20212802-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

3) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU14160

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14682

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

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow in the tolower macro, as defined in the mspack/chmd.c source code file. A local attacker can send a specially crafted request that submits malicious input, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libmspack to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE MicroOS: 5.0

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem: 15-SP2 - 15-SP3

libmspack-devel: before 0.6-3.11.1

libmspack0-debuginfo: before 0.6-3.11.1

libmspack0: before 0.6-3.11.1

libmspack-debugsource: before 0.6-3.11.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2021/suse-su-20212802-1/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.



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