SB2024052939 - Ubuntu update for tpm2-tss 



SB2024052939 - Ubuntu update for tpm2-tss

Published: May 29, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024052939
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) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-22745)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in "Tss2_RC_SetHandler" and "Tss2_RC_Decode". A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


2) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-29040)

The vulnerability allows a local user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to missing checks for the magic number. A local user can generate arbitrary quote data, which may not be detected by Fapi_VerifyQuote.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.