SB2018051504 - Gentoo update for mpv
Published: May 15, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018051504
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) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6360)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on target system.The weakness exists due to a flaw in the ytdl_hook script. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.