REDHAT-BUG-2050699: Medium severity Openscad Openscad vulnerability

Published Feb 4, 2022
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Updated

A .scad file with no trailing newline may cause an out-of-bounds read during parsing of annotations.

References:

https://github.com/openscad/openscad/issues/4043 https://github.com/openscad/openscad/pull/4044

Affected Software

1 affected component
Openscad Openscad

Event History

Feb 4, 2022
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2050699?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2050699 is classified as moderate due to the potential for out-of-bounds reads.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2050699?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2050699, ensure that .scad files contain a trailing newline before parsing.

3

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2050699?

REDHAT-BUG-2050699 affects OpenSCAD software.

4

What issue does REDHAT-BUG-2050699 cause during parsing?

REDHAT-BUG-2050699 may cause an out-of-bounds read during the parsing of annotations.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2050699?

A workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2050699 is to manually add a trailing newline to .scad files before use.

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