CVE-2021-30498: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Apr 12 2021(Updated: )
A flaw was found in libcaca. A heap buffer overflow in export.c in function export_tga might lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Fedora | =34 | |
| Fedora | =35 | |
| Fedora | =36 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1948675
- https://github.com/cacalabs/libcaca/issues/53
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/6WFGYICNTMNDNMDDUV4G2RYFB5HNJCOV/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PC7EGOEQ5C4OD66ZUJJIIYEXBTZOCMZX/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZSBCRN6EGQJUVOSD4OEEQ6XORHEM2CUL/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1948677
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1948676
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00004.html
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2021-30498?
To fix CVE-2021-30498, update libcaca to version 0.99-beta20 or later.
What versions of libcaca are affected by CVE-2021-30498?
CVE-2021-30498 affects libcaca versions 0.99-beta14 through 0.99-beta19.
What is the impact of CVE-2021-30498?
The impact of CVE-2021-30498 can include memory corruption and potential application crashes.
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.
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