Debian update for zlib

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU66153

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-37434

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: Yes

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 a large gzip header within inflateGetHeader in inflate.c. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted file to the affected application, trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update zlib package to version 1:1.2.11.dfsg-2+deb11u2.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

zlib (Debian package): before 1:1.2.11.dfsg-2+deb11u2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:debian:zlib_debian_package:*:*:*:*:*:debian_linux:*:*

External links

https://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5218

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.