SB2016032210 - Heap-based buffer overflow in busybox (Alpine package)
Published: March 22, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016032210
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-2148)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in udhcpc client when parsing DHCP packets with specially crafted OPTION_6RD option. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to malicious DHCP server, trigger 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.