CVE-2024-50610: Integer Overflow
First published: Sun Oct 27 2024(Updated: )
GSL (GNU Scientific Library) through 2.8 has an integer signedness error in gsl_siman_solve_many in siman/siman.c. When params.n_tries is negative, incorrect memory allocation occurs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Scientific Library (GSL) | <2.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-50610?
CVE-2024-50610 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for incorrect memory allocation leading to application crashes or exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-50610?
To fix CVE-2024-50610, update the GNU Scientific Library to version 2.8 or higher where the integer signedness error has been addressed.
What impact does CVE-2024-50610 have on application security?
CVE-2024-50610 can lead to potential memory corruption, causing applications to behave unexpectedly or be vulnerable to further attacks.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-50610?
Any users or applications utilizing GNU Scientific Library versions prior to 2.8 are affected by CVE-2024-50610.
What components are involved in CVE-2024-50610?
CVE-2024-50610 specifically involves the gsl_siman_solve_many function in the siman/siman.c file of the GSL library.
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