Description
Buffer overflow in the sh_hash_compdata function for Samhain 1.8.9 through 2.0.1, when running in update mode ("-t update"), might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | samhain | 2.0.2 | — |
| Debian 13 | samhain | 2.0.2 | — |
| Debian 12 | samhain | 2.0.2 | — |
References
- 1012142 vdb-entry
- samhain-update-bo(18000) vdb-entry
- 13130 third-party-advisory
- 11635 vdb-entry
- 11525 vdb-entry