CVE-2022-25309: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 28 2022(Updated: )
A heap-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the Fribidi package and affects the fribidi_cap_rtl_to_unicode() function of the fribidi-char-sets-cap-rtl.c file. This flaw allows an attacker to pass a specially crafted file to the Fribidi application with the '--caprtl' option, leading to a crash and causing a denial of service.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU FriBidi | <1.0.12 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =8.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-25309
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2047896
- https://github.com/fribidi/fribidi/commit/f22593b82b5d1668d1997dbccd10a9c31ffea3b3
- https://github.com/fribidi/fribidi/issues/182
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2067043
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2067042
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:7514
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2022:8011
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2022-25309
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-25309?
CVE-2022-25309 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Fribidi package.
How does CVE-2022-25309 affect Fribidi?
CVE-2022-25309 affects the fribidi_cap_rtl_to_unicode() function of the fribidi-char-sets-cap-rtl.c file.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-25309?
The severity of CVE-2022-25309 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2022-25309?
The GNU FriBidi version up to 1.0.12 and Redhat Enterprise Linux versions 8.0 and 9.0 are affected by CVE-2022-25309.
How can I fix CVE-2022-25309?
Update the affected software to a version that includes a fix for CVE-2022-25309.
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