SUSE Linux update for evince



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-1000083
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 SUSE Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor SUSE

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU7546

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000083

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data when processing tar comic book (cbt) files in evince. A remote attacker can create a speicially crafted "cbt" file, trick the victim into downloading it and execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Update the affected packages.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux: 12

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-09/msg00018.html


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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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