SB2024010819 - Ubuntu update for libclamunrar

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SB2024010819 - Ubuntu update for libclamunrar

Published: January 8, 2024 Updated: June 14, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024010819
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30333)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences when extracting files from archive. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted archive and overwrite arbitrary files on the system with privileges of the current user.

The vulnerability affects Linux and UNIX systems.


2) Improper Validation of Array Index (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40477)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of array index when processing recovery volumes. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted archive and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References