CVE-2021-30498: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 12, 2021
·Updated
A flaw was found in libcaca. A heap buffer overflow in export.c in function exporttga might lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Libcaca Project Libcaca=0.99-beta14
Libcaca Project Libcaca=0.99-beta15
Libcaca Project Libcaca=0.99-beta16
Libcaca Project Libcaca=0.99-beta17
Libcaca Project Libcaca=0.99-beta18
Libcaca Project Libcaca=0.99-beta19
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Event History
Apr 12, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-30498?
CVE-2021-30498 has been classified as having a high severity due to the potential for memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-30498?
To fix CVE-2021-30498, update libcaca to version 0.99-beta20 or later.
3
What versions of libcaca are affected by CVE-2021-30498?
CVE-2021-30498 affects libcaca versions 0.99-beta14 through 0.99-beta19.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2021-30498?
The impact of CVE-2021-30498 can include memory corruption and potential application crashes.
5
Does CVE-2021-30498 affect Fedora systems?
Yes, CVE-2021-30498 affects Fedora systems running vulnerable versions of libcaca, specifically Fedora 34, 35, and 36.