Buffer overflow in Burrow-Wheeler Aligner - #VU88531

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Buffer overflow in Burrow-Wheeler Aligner - #VU88531

Published: April 15, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU88531
CSH Severity: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Burrow-Wheeler Aligner
Software vendor:
lh3lh3

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error while storing .alt file using bwa mem. 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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