SB2019022710 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libqt5-qtbase

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SB2019022710 - OpenSUSE Linux update for libqt5-qtbase

Published: February 27, 2019 Updated: May 15, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019022710
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) XXE attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15518)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to conduct XXE-attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of XML External Entities (XXEs) when parsing an XML file. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening an XML file that submits malicious input, trigger a double-free error in QXmlStream and cause the service to crash.

2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19873)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to buffer overflow in QBmpHandler. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening specially crafted BMP data, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References