Arch Linux update for lib32-nss
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-5461 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Arch Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Arch Linux |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU6316
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-5461
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error during Base64 decoding operation in the Network Security Services (NSS) library. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package to version: 3.30.2-1.
Vulnerable software versionsArch Linux: All versions
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-201705-21
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.
