SB2024082601 - Fedora 40 update for calibre

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SB2024082601 - Fedora 40 update for calibre

Published: August 26, 2024 Updated: December 13, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024082601
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 4
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 50% Medium 25% Low 25%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 4 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) SQL injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7009)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within the search query. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read, delete, modify data in database and gain complete control over the affected application.


2) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7008)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data in /browse endpoint. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


3) Incorrect authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6782)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in cmd_list.py. A remote attacker can bypass authorization and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


4) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6781)

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in cmd_export.py. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References