SB2022051630 - SUSE update for e2fsprogs 



SB2022051630 - SUSE update for e2fsprogs

Published: May 16, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022051630
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1304)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local attacker can use a specially crafted filesystem, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.