Vulnerability identifier: #VU64075

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2069726

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.