REDHAT-BUG-2308616: Integer Overflow
Published Aug 30, 2024
·Updated
An issue was discovered in libexpat before 2.6.3. dtdCopy in xmlparse.c can have an integer overflow for nDefaultAtts on 32-bit platforms (where UINTMAX equals SIZEMAX).
Affected Software
1 affected component
Expat libexpat<2.6.3
Event History
Aug 30, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2308616?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2308616 is considered critical due to the potential for integer overflow on 32-bit platforms.
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How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2308616?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2308616, upgrade libexpat to version 2.6.3 or later.
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Which versions of libexpat are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2308616?
Versions of libexpat prior to 2.6.3 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2308616.
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What systems are impacted by REDHAT-BUG-2308616?
REDBUG-2308616 impacts systems running 32-bit platforms with libexpat versions below 2.6.3.
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What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2308616?
The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2308616 is an integer overflow in dtdCopy function located in xmlparse.c.