#VU80195 Heap-based buffer overflow in erofs-utils


Published: 2023-08-31 | Updated: 2023-09-21

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80195

Vulnerability risk: Low

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: CVE-2023-33552

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
erofs-utils
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: kernel.org

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 erofs_read_one_data() function in data.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to use a specially crafted filesystem image to trigger a heap-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
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

erofs-utils: 1.0 - 1.6


External links
http://github.com/lometsj/blog_repo/issues/1


Q & A

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.


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