Slackware Linux update for emacs



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-45939
CWE-ID CWE-78
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Slackware Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

emacs
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Slackware

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU69808

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-45939

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing name of a source-code file in lib-src/etags.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to use the "ctags *" command  and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system in a situation where the current working directory has contents that depend on untrusted input.


Mitigation

Update the affected package emacs.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 15.0

emacs: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2024&m=slackware-security.367764


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.



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