SB2023091403 - Slackware Linux update for netatalk

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SB2023091403 - Slackware Linux update for netatalk

Published: September 14, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023091403
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23121)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of exceptional conditions in the parse_entries function when parsing AppleDouble entries. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


2) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23123)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition in the getdirparams method. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds read error and read contents of memory on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References