Debian update for libxslt



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-4738
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU3592

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4738

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability my result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update the affected package to version: 1.1.28-2+deb8u2, 1.1.29-2, 1.1.29-2

Vulnerable software versions

Debian Linux: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207142
https://support.apple.com/ru-ru/HT207141
https://support.apple.com/cs-cz/HT207143
https://support.apple.com/ru-ru/HT207170


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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