Debian update for gdal

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU67710

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-45943

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-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 within the PCIDSK::CPCIDSKFile::ReadFromFile() function in frmts/pcidsk/sdk/segment/cpcidskbinarysegment.cpp. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger heap-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 gdal package to version 3.2.2+dfsg-2+deb11u2.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

gdal (Debian package): before 3.2.2+dfsg-2+deb11u2

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2022/dsa-5239

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.