#VU16969 Input validation error in Singularity - CVE-2018-19295

Vulnerability identifier: #VU16969

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-19295

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Singularity
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Singularity

Description

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to perform improper input validation attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A local attacker can supply specially crafted application and cause the service to crash or execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 2.6.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Singularity: 2.4.0 - 2.6

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External links
https://github.com/sylabs/singularity/releases/tag/2.6.1

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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.