What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1050872?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1050872 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution from the buffer overflow.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1050872?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1050872, update Graphviz to the latest version provided by the vendor that addresses this vulnerability.

What causes the REDHAT-BUG-1050872 vulnerability?

REDHAT-BUG-1050872 is caused by a buffer overflow resulting from the acceptance of arbitrarily long digit lists through regular expressions.

Which versions of Graphviz are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1050872?

All versions of Graphviz before the patch addressing REDHAT-BUG-1050872 are affected by this vulnerability.

Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1050872?

Yes, there are known exploits associated with REDHAT-BUG-1050872 that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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REDHAT-BUG-1050872

low

CWE

119

9/1/2014

17/2/2021

REDHAT-BUG-1050872: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Jan 09 2014(Updated: )

Graphviz, a collection of tools for the manipulation and layout of graphs, was recently reported to be affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability from user input, which seem to be caused due to the acceptance of arbitrary long digit list by regex. References: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/46">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q1/46</a> Commit: <a href="https://github.com/ellson/graphviz/commit/1d1bdec6318746f6f19f245db589eddc887ae8ff">https://github.com/ellson/graphviz/commit/1d1bdec6318746f6f19f245db589eddc887ae8ff</a>

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What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1050872?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1050872 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution from the buffer overflow.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1050872?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1050872, update Graphviz to the latest version provided by the vendor that addresses this vulnerability.
What causes the REDHAT-BUG-1050872 vulnerability?
REDHAT-BUG-1050872 is caused by a buffer overflow resulting from the acceptance of arbitrarily long digit lists through regular expressions.
Which versions of Graphviz are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1050872?
All versions of Graphviz before the patch addressing REDHAT-BUG-1050872 are affected by this vulnerability.
Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1050872?
Yes, there are known exploits associated with REDHAT-BUG-1050872 that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1050872?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1050872 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution from the buffer overflow.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1050872?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1050872, update Graphviz to the latest version provided by the vendor that addresses this vulnerability.
What causes the REDHAT-BUG-1050872 vulnerability?
REDHAT-BUG-1050872 is caused by a buffer overflow resulting from the acceptance of arbitrarily long digit lists through regular expressions.
Which versions of Graphviz are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1050872?
All versions of Graphviz before the patch addressing REDHAT-BUG-1050872 are affected by this vulnerability.
Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1050872?
Yes, there are known exploits associated with REDHAT-BUG-1050872 that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.