REDHAT-BUG-1492701: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 18 2017(Updated: )
A stack-based buffer overflow was found in findTable() in liblouis. An attacker could create a malicious file that would cause applications that use liblouis (such as Orca) to crash, or potentially execute arbitrary code when opened.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Liblouis | ||
| Orca |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/issues/425
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1492701#c5
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/commit/dc97ef791a4fae9da11592c79f9f79e010596e0c#diff-7ade83431f79d2120c82012aee3b05c9L4524
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3111
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1492701#c7
- https://github.com/liblouis/liblouis/commit/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1347137&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1347137&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1492701#c10
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-15101
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1511023
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1492701
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1492701?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1492701 is high due to the potential for stack-based buffer overflow that can lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1492701?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-1492701, update to the latest version of liblouis that includes the patch for the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which applications are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1492701?
Applications that use liblouis, such as Orca, are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1492701.
Can REDHAT-BUG-1492701 be exploited remotely?
Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1492701 can be exploited remotely if an attacker provides a malicious file that causes the vulnerability to trigger.
What is liblouis in relation to REDHAT-BUG-1492701?
Liblouis is a library for translating text into braille and is the source of the buffer overflow vulnerability identified in REDHAT-BUG-1492701.
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