SB2023011801 - Ubuntu update for protobuf

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SB2023011801 - Ubuntu update for protobuf

Published: January 18, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023011801
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5237)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a 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.


2) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1941)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Connector/Python (Python) component in MySQL Connectors. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References