SB2023012106 - Heap-based buffer overflow in IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data



SB2023012106 - Heap-based buffer overflow in IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge for IBM Cloud Pak for Data

Published: January 21, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023012106
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6913)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow. A local attacker can exploit a specially crafted pack() function, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash or run Perl code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.