REDHAT-BUG-1418611: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 2, 2017
·Updated
A vulnerability was found in libevent. There is a stack-buffer overflow in evutil.c.
Upstream bug:
https://github.com/libevent/libevent/issues/318
Upstream patch:
https://github.com/libevent/libevent/commit/329acc18a0768c21ba22522f01a5c7f46cacc4d5
Affected Software
1 affected component
libevent libevent
Event History
Feb 2, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:33 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1418611?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1418611 is critical due to the stack-buffer overflow in libevent.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1418611?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1418611, apply the latest patch provided for libevent.
3
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1418611?
REDHAT-BUG-1418611 affects systems running the vulnerable versions of libevent.
4
Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1418611?
As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting REDHAT-BUG-1418611.
5
Who is responsible for resolving REDHAT-BUG-1418611?
The resolution of REDHAT-BUG-1418611 falls under the maintainers of the libevent project.