Vulnerability identifier: #VU47310
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
DPDK
Server applications /
Frameworks for developing and running applications
Vendor: DPDK Project
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when copying iv_data from the VM guest memory into host memory. A remote user on the guest OS can run a specially crafted program to trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
DPDK: 19.02 - 19.11.4, 18.02 - 18.11.9
External links
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00004.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-10/msg00006.html
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1879470
http://usn.ubuntu.com/4550-1/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/28/3
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.