Input validation error in Debian Linux

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU40856

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2753

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

FreeXL before 1.0.0i allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted sector in a workbook.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: 7.0

External links

http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3208
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/25/1
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/27/1
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73330
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-15
http://www.gaia-gis.it/fossil/freexl/fdiff?v1=2e167b337481dda3&v2=61618ce51a9b0c15&sbs=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.