Slackware Linux update for patch

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU11646

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000156

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The weakness exists in the EDITOR_PROGRAM invocation due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted patch file and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation

Update the affected package patch.

Vulnerable software versions

Slackware Linux: 13.0 - 14.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2018&m=slackware-security.529530

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.