CVE-2021-30499: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 12, 2021
·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.