CVE-2021-3410: Integer Overflow
Published Feb 23, 2021
·Updated
A flaw was found in libcaca v0.99.beta19. A buffer overflow issue in cacaresize function in libcaca/caca/canvas.c may lead to local execution of arbitrary code in the user context.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Libcaca Project Libcaca=0.99-beta19
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=34
Fedoraproject Fedora=35
Event History
Feb 23, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:22 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2021-3410?
CVE-2021-3410 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for local execution of arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2021-3410?
To address CVE-2021-3410, upgrade libcaca to a patched version that resolves the buffer overflow issue.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2021-3410?
CVE-2021-3410 affects libcaca version 0.99-beta19 on Debian 9.0 and Fedora versions 34 and 35.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2021-3410?
The impact of CVE-2021-3410 includes the risk of malicious local users executing arbitrary code within the user context.
5
Is CVE-2021-3410 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2021-3410 is not exploitable remotely as it requires local access to the affected systems.