CVE-2021-3410: Integer Overflow

Published Feb 23, 2021
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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.

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