SB2024052255 - SUSE update for perl 



SB2024052255 - SUSE update for perl

Published: May 22, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024052255
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Heap-based buffer over-read (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6798)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer over-read. A local attacker can exploit a specially crafted locale dependent regular expression, trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive information or run Perl code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

2) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-6913)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow. A local attacker can exploit a specially crafted pack() function, trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash or run Perl code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.