SB2023080418 - SUSE update for gnuplot 

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SB2023080418 - SUSE update for gnuplot

Published: August 4, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023080418
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25559)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

gnuplot 5.5 is affected by double free when executing print_set_output. This may result in context-dependent arbitrary code execution.


2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25969)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the plotrequest() function. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption 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.

References