SB2017052610 - Gentoo update for smb4K



SB2017052610 - Gentoo update for smb4K

Published: May 26, 2017 Updated: May 31, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017052610
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8849)

The vulnerability allows a local user to elevate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to an input validation error when verify arguments, sent to the mount helper DBUS service.A local user can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.