SB2023021102 - Remote code execution in GNU C Library (glibc)
Published: February 11, 2023
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023021102
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-25139)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the sprintf() function in glibc. A remote attacker can pas specially crafted data to the application that us using the affected library, trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.