SB2022071501 - Heap-based buffer overflow in U-Boot
Published: July 15, 2022
Security Bulletin ID
SB2022071501
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-33967)
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a defect in the metadata reading process. An attacker with physical access can use a specially crafted squashfs image, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.