Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for the orc:0.4.28 module

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU94617

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-40897

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when compiling orc files. A remote attacker can trick the victim into compiling a malicious source code file, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.2

orc (Red Hat package): before 0.4.28-4.el8_2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:red_hat_enterprise_linux_server_-_aus:8.2:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:red_hat:orc_redhat_package:*:*:*:*:*:red_hat_enterprise_linux:*:*

External links

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5882

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.