CVE-2021-30499: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 12, 2021
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Updated

A flaw was found in libcaca. A buffer overflow of export.c in function exporttroff might lead to memory corruption and other potential consequences.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Libcaca Project Libcaca
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Fedoraproject Fedora=36

Event History

Apr 12, 2021
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 26, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness
May 27, 2021
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30499?

CVE-2021-30499 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-30499?

To fix CVE-2021-30499, update to the latest version of libcaca that addresses the buffer overflow issue.

3

What versions of libcaca are affected by CVE-2021-30499?

CVE-2021-30499 affects all versions of libcaca prior to the security fix.

4

How does CVE-2021-30499 potentially affect my system?

CVE-2021-30499 could lead to memory corruption, which may allow unauthorized code execution.

5

What components in Fedora are impacted by CVE-2021-30499?

CVE-2021-30499 impacts Fedora versions 34, 35, and 36 that include vulnerable libcaca.

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