SB2020090343 - Buffer overflow in busybox (Alpine package) 



SB2020090343 - Buffer overflow in busybox (Alpine package)

Published: September 3, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020090343
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-9412)

The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The unpack_read_samples function in frontend/get_audio.c in LAME 3.99.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory read and application crash) via a crafted wav file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.