Improper input validation in NetBSD - #VU9832

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9832

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 6.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an input validation error in virecover script. A local unprivileged user can delete arbitrary file within the root / directory.

NetBSD

Install update from vendor's website.

• ftp://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2018-002.txt.asc

• Local denial of service in NetBSD