An out-of-bounds write has been fixed in the fsck.exfat tool that checks and repairs exFAT filesystems. For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3861-1
exfatprogs could be made to crash or run programs if it handled a specially crafted partition.. ========================================================================== Ubuntu Security Notice USN-6970-1 August 20, 2024 exfatprogs vulnerability ========================================================================== A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives: - Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Summary: exfatprogs could be made to crash or run programs if it handled a specially crafted partition. Software Description: - exfatprogs: tools to create, check and label exFAT filesystems Details: It was discovered that exfatprogs incorrectly handled certain memory operations. If a user or automated system were tricked into handling specially crafted exfat partitions, a remote attacker could use this issue to cause exfatprogs to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. Update instructions: The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS exfatprogs 1.1.3-1ubuntu0.1 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes. References: https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6970-1 CVE-2023-45897 Package Information: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/exfatprogs/1.1.3-1ubuntu0.1 . Essential security patch for Ubuntu related to exfatprogs addresses a significant vulnerability resulting in system crashes and potential code execution threats.. exfatprogs Update, Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Security Advisory Notice. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
This update for exfatprogs fixes the following issues: CVE-2023-45897: Fixed out-of-bound memory issues in fsck (bsc#1216701).. # Security update for exfatprogs Announcement ID: SUSE-SU-2023:4449-1 Rating: moderate References: * bsc#1216701 Cross-References: * CVE-2023-45897 CVSS scores: * CVE-2023-45897 ( SUSE ): 5.5 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N * CVE-2023-45897 ( NVD ): 9.1 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H Affected Products: * Basesystem Module 15-SP4 * Basesystem Module 15-SP5 * openSUSE Leap 15.3 * openSUSE Leap 15.4 * openSUSE Leap 15.5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop 15 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP5 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP4 * SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP5 * SUSE Manager Proxy 4.3 * SUSE Manager Retail Branch Server 4.3 * SUSE Manager Server 4.3 An update that solves one vulnerability can now be installed. ## Description: This update for exfatprogs fixes the following issues: * CVE-2023-45897: Fixed out-of-bound memory issues in fsck (bsc#1216701). ## Patch Instructions: To install this SUSE update use the SUSE recommended installation methods like YaST online_update or "zypper patch". Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product: * openSUSE Leap 15.5 zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.5-2023-4449=1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP4 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP4-2023-4449=1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP5 zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Module-Basesystem-15-SP5-2023-4449=1 * openSUSE Leap 15.3 zypper in -t patch SUSE-2023-4449=1 * openSUSE Leap 15.4 zypper in -t patchopenSUSE-SLE-15.4-2023-4449=1 ## Package List: * openSUSE Leap 15.5 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * exfatprogs-debuginfo-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-debugsource-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP4 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * exfatprogs-debuginfo-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-debugsource-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * Basesystem Module 15-SP5 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * exfatprogs-debuginfo-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-debugsource-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.3 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64 i586) * exfatprogs-debuginfo-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-debugsource-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * openSUSE Leap 15.4 (aarch64 ppc64le s390x x86_64) * exfatprogs-debuginfo-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 * exfatprogs-debugsource-1.0.4-150300.3.12.1 ## References: * https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-45897.html * https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1216701 . Critical upgrade for extfattools resolves stray memory access concerns and weaknesses. Apply suggested fixes immediately.. Exfatprogs, OpenSUSE, Security Update, Memory Fix, Patch Instructions. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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