Slackware Linux update for netatalk

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU70538

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45188

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 in afp_getappl when handling .appl files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .appl 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 the affected package netatalk.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 14.1 - 15.0

netatalk: before 3.1.14

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:slackware:netatalk:*:*:*:*:*:slackware_linux:*:*

External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2023&m=slackware-security.425558

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.