Vulnerability identifier: #VU69196
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
sysstat
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: GODARD Sebastien
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the allocate_structures() function in sa_common.c . A remote attacker can trick the victim into running a malicious application on system with a vulnerable version of sysstat, 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
sysstat: 9.1.6 - 12.6.1
External links
http://github.com/sysstat/sysstat/security/advisories/GHSA-q8r6-g56f-9w7x
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.