SUSE update for ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU68937

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-40284

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due in libntfs-3g/runlist.c to application incorrectly validates certain NTFS metadata, related to zero-sized runs. A local user can abuse application behavior to escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 12-SP5

libntfs-3g-devel: before 2022.5.17-5.17.1

ntfsprogs-debuginfo: before 2022.5.17-5.17.1

ntfsprogs: before 2022.5.17-5.17.1

ntfs-3g_ntfsprogs-debugsource: before 2022.5.17-5.17.1

ntfs-3g-debuginfo: before 2022.5.17-5.17.1

ntfs-3g: before 2022.5.17-5.17.1

libntfs-3g84-debuginfo: before 2022.5.17-5.17.1

libntfs-3g84: before 2022.5.17-5.17.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20223865-1/

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.