CVE-2024-46613: Integer Overflow
WeeChat before 4.4.2 has an integer overflow and resultant buffer overflow at core/core-string.c when there are more than two billion items in a list. This affects stringfreesplitshared , stringfreesplit, stringfreesplitcommand, and stringfreesplittags.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/weechatto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.4.2-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/weechatto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.6.3-1Fixed in 4.10.0-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-46613?
CVE-2024-46613 is classified with a high severity due to its potential to cause integer and buffer overflows.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46613?
To fix CVE-2024-46613, upgrade WeeChat to version 4.4.2 or later.
What components are affected by CVE-2024-46613?
CVE-2024-46613 affects functions in core/core-string.c related to string handling and list management.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-46613?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2024-46613, and upgrading is the recommended mitigation.
When was CVE-2024-46613 reported?
CVE-2024-46613 was reported for versions of WeeChat prior to 4.4.2.