#VU64075 Out-of-bounds write in E2fsprogs - CVE-2022-1304

Vulnerability identifier: #VU64075

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1304

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
E2fsprogs
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: e2fsprogs.sourceforge.net

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A local attacker can use a specially crafted filesystem, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

E2fsprogs: 1.46.5

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External links
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2069726

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?