CVE-2022-23123: (Pwn2Own) Netatalk getdirparams Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Mar 28, 2023
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Updated

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of Netatalk. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the getdirparams method. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of root.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
debian/netatalk<=3.1.12~ds-3
3.1.12~ds-3+deb10u43.1.12~ds-8+deb11u13.1.18~ds-1
Netatalk Netatalk<3.1.13
Netatalk Netatalk
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
Debian Debian Linux=11.0

Event History

Mar 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 29, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·07:05 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Netatalk vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Netatalk vulnerability is CVE-2022-23123.

2

What is the title of this Netatalk vulnerability?

The title of this Netatalk vulnerability is (Pwn2Own) Netatalk getdirparams Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability.

3

How can remote attackers exploit this vulnerability?

Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability without authentication by disclosing sensitive information on affected installations of Netatalk.

4

What is the severity rating of this Netatalk vulnerability?

The severity rating of this Netatalk vulnerability is critical, with a severity value of 9.8.

5

Is authentication required to exploit this Netatalk vulnerability?

No, authentication is not required to exploit this Netatalk vulnerability.

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