Slackware Linux update for netatalk
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-1160 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-787 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software |
Slackware Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Slackware |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write
EUVDB-ID: #VU16646
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1160
CWE-ID:
CWE-787 - Out-of-bounds write
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in dsi_opensess.c. A remote attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write and crash the affected application or execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package netatalk.
Vulnerable software versionsSlackware Linux: 14.0 - 14.2
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:slackware:slackware_linux:14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
