This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Netatalk. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the copyapplfile function. When parsing the len element, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root.
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The severity of ZDI-CAN-15869 is critical due to the ability for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without authentication.
To fix ZDI-CAN-15869, update your Netatalk installation to the latest version available from the official Netatalk website.
ZDI-CAN-15869 affects the Netatalk software, specifically versions prior to the latest update.
Yes, ZDI-CAN-15869 can be exploited remotely without requiring any form of authentication.
The specific flaw in ZDI-CAN-15869 exists within the copyapplfile function when it improperly handles the len element.