SUSE update for busybox

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU33083

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-9645

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to manipulate data.

The add_probe function in modutils/modprobe.c in BusyBox before 1.23.0 allows local users to bypass intended restrictions on loading kernel modules via a / (slash) character in a module name, as demonstrated by an "ifconfig /usbserial up" command or a "mount -t /snd_pcm none /" command.

Mitigation

Update the affected package busybox to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Enterprise Storage: 6 - 7.1

SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server: 4.1 - 4.2

SUSE Manager Server: 4.1 - 4.2

SUSE Manager Proxy: 4.1 - 4.2

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP: 15-SP1 - 15-SP2

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-LTSS - 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-ESPOS - 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop: 15-SP3

SUSE CaaS Platform: 4.0

openSUSE Leap: 15.3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem: 15-SP3

busybox-static: before 1.35.0-150000.4.14.1

busybox: before 1.35.0-150000.4.14.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20224260-1/

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.

2) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU37005

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000517

CWE-ID: CWE-120 - Buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

BusyBox project BusyBox wget version prior to commit 8e2174e9bd836e53c8b9c6e00d1bc6e2a718686e contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Busybox wget that can result in heap buffer overflow. This attack appear to be exploitable via network connectivity. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit 8e2174e9bd836e53c8b9c6e00d1bc6e2a718686e.

Mitigation

Update the affected package busybox to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Enterprise Storage: 6 - 7.1

SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server: 4.1 - 4.2

SUSE Manager Server: 4.1 - 4.2

SUSE Manager Proxy: 4.1 - 4.2

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP: 15-SP1 - 15-SP2

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 15-LTSS - 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing: 15-ESPOS - 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop: 15-SP3

SUSE CaaS Platform: 4.0

openSUSE Leap: 15.3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem: 15-SP3

busybox-static: before 1.35.0-150000.4.14.1

busybox: before 1.35.0-150000.4.14.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20224260-1/

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.