SUSE update for libesmtp



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2019-19977
CWE-ID CWE-125
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SUSE MicroOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

libesmtp-debugsource
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libesmtp-debuginfo
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

libesmtp
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU79018

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-2019-19977

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger an out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package libesmtp to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE MicroOS: 5.1

libesmtp-debugsource: before 1.0.6-150.4.1

libesmtp-debuginfo: before 1.0.6-150.4.1

libesmtp: before 1.0.6-150.4.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2021/suse-su-20212937-2/


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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