SUSE-SU-2023:1962-1 Security update for indent

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Memory safety flaws in the indent code formatter allow attackers to cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via malicious input.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
Available

What is SUSE-SU-2023:1962-1?

SUSE-SU-2023:1962-1 is a memory corruption vulnerability in indent, published on 24 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

This update for indent fixes the following issues:

  • Fixed multiple memory safety issues (bsc#1209718).

Which versions are affected by SUSE-SU-2023:1962-1?

Linux distribution packages (15)
indent SUSE:Enterprise Storage 7All versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Enterprise Storage 7.1All versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP1-LTSSAll versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP2-LTSSAll versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-ESPOSAll versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-LTSSAll versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15 SP4All versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP3All versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1-LTSSAll versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2-LTSSAll versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3-LTSSAll versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP1All versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP2All versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP3All versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1
indent openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions2.2.11-150000.3.3.1

How do I fix SUSE-SU-2023:1962-1?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is SUSE-SU-2023:1962-1 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of SUSE-SU-2023:1962-1 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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