SB2024111302 - Ubuntu update for dotnet9



SB2024111302 - Ubuntu update for dotnet9

Published: November 13, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024111302
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) Type Confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43498)

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

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error in .NET and Visual Studio. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted request to the application, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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


2) Unchecked Input for Loop Condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43499)

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

The vulnerability exists due to unchecked input for loop condition in .NET and Visual Studio. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.