Description
NRSS RSS Reader 0.3.9-1 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability that allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying an oversized argument to the -F parameter. Attackers can craft a malicious input with 256 bytes of padding followed by a controlled EIP value to overwrite the return address and achieve code execution.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| nrss | NRSS Reader | 0.3.9 | — |
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.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | nrss | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | nrss | No fix yet | — |
References
- ExploitDB-39810 exploit
- Official Product Homepage product
- VulnCheck Advisory: NRSS RSS Reader 0.3.9-1 Stack Buffer Overflow third-party-advisory