REDHAT-BUG-1488937: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 6, 2017

Updated

There is a stack-based buffer overflow in Liblouis 3.2.0, triggered in the function parseChars() in compileTranslationTable.c, that will lead to denial of service or possibly unspecified other impact.

Product bug:

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=1484306

Affected Software

1 affected component

Liblouis Liblouis

Event History

Sep 6, 2017

Data Sourced

via Red Hat·01:34 PM

DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1488937?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1488937 is categorized as high due to the potential for denial of service and other unspecified impacts.

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1488937?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1488937, you should update to the latest version of Liblouis that contains the vulnerability patches.

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-1488937?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1488937 includes a stack-based buffer overflow that can lead to denial of service.

Which version of Liblouis is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1488937?

Liblouis version 3.2.0 is explicitly affected by the vulnerability described in REDHAT-BUG-1488937.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1488937?

The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1488937 is a stack-based buffer overflow triggered in the function parseChars() in compileTranslationTable.c.