SB2024011852 - Ubuntu update for xerces-c

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SB2024011852 - Ubuntu update for xerces-c

Published: January 18, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024011852
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1311)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when scanning an external DTS file. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted DTS file, trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


2) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-37536)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger integer overflow and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References