Ubuntu update for cpdb-libs

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU78000

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-2023-34095

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-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 caused by improper usage of the scanf(3) function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application, trigger a stack-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 cpdb-libs to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 23.04

libcpdb-libs-frontend1 (Ubuntu package): before 1.2.0-0ubuntu8.1.22.10.1

libcpdb-libs-common1 (Ubuntu package): before 1.2.0-0ubuntu8.1.22.10.1

libcpdb-libs-tools (Ubuntu package): before 2.0~b4-0ubuntu2.1

libcpdb-frontend2 (Ubuntu package): before 2.0~b4-0ubuntu2.1

cpdb-libs-tools (Ubuntu package): before 2.0~b4-0ubuntu2.1

libcpdb2 (Ubuntu package): before 2.0~b4-0ubuntu2.1

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6204-1

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.