Main Vulnerability Database SB2017070309

SB2017070309 - SUSE Linux update for unrar

Published: July 3, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017070309

Severity

High

Patch available

YES

Number of vulnerabilities 1

Exploitation vector Remote access

Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

Low
Medium
High
Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-6706)

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

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when processing .rar archives in unrar 5.5.4. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted archive, trigger memory corruption 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.

References

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-07/msg00000.html