REDHAT-BUG-2260399: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 25, 2024
·Updated
GNU Indent 2.2.13 has a heap-based buffer overflow in setbufbreak via a crafted file.
Originally reported at: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/showbug.cgi?id=2259883
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU indent
Event History
Jan 25, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2260399?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2260399 is high due to the heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2260399?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2260399, update GNU Indent to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What type of vulnerability is REDHAT-BUG-2260399?
REDHAT-BUG-2260399 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
4
Which versions of GNU Indent are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2260399?
GNU Indent version 2.2.13 is specifically affected by REDHAT-BUG-2260399.
5
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2260399?
An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or crash the application by exploiting REDHAT-BUG-2260399.