Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU72143
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-2022-43634
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the dsi_writeinit() function in libatalk/dsi/dsi_write.c. A remote attacker can send 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.
MitigationUpdate the affected package netatalk to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsSUSE 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
netatalk-devel: before 3.1.0-3.14.1
netatalk-debugsource: before 3.1.0-3.14.1
netatalk-debuginfo: before 3.1.0-3.14.1
netatalk: before 3.1.0-3.14.1
libatalk12-debuginfo: before 3.1.0-3.14.1
libatalk12: before 3.1.0-3.14.1
External linkshttp://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20230316-1/
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.