Vulnerability identifier: #VU29239

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1010057

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
nfdump
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: phaag (Peter Haag)

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing dump files in nfx.c, nffile_inline.c, and minilzo.c files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption 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

nfdump: 1.6.13 - 1.6.16

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External links
http://github.com/phaag/nfdump/issues/104
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ULSZMKA7P7REJMANVL7D6WMZ2L7IRSET/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YTONOGJU5FSMFNRCT6OHXYUMDRKH4RPA/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202003-17

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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.