Slackware Linux update for netatalk

Published: 2023-09-14

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2022-23121 CVE-2022-23123
CWE-ID	CWE-755 CWE-125
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system netatalk Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component
Vendor	Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

EUVDB-ID: #VU61620

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-2022-23121

CWE-ID: CWE-755 - Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Update the affected package netatalk.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 14.1 - 15.0

netatalk: before 3.1.16

External links

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2023&m=slackware-security.424902

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.

2) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU61621

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-23123

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read