Vulnerability identifier: #VU55918
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
libspf2
Other software /
Other software solutions
Vendor: Gnome Development Team
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing SPF macros in libspf2. A remote attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
libspf2: 1.0.2 - 1.2.10
External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1993070
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.