https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q2/257: The GNU C Library security advisories update for 2024-04-17: GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961: ISO-2022-CN-EXT: fix out-of-bound writes when writing escape sequence
Published May 27, 2024
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Affected Software
1 affected component
The PHP Group PHP
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-2961?
CVE-2024-2961 has been rated with a high severity due to the potential for out-of-bounds writes.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-2961?
To fix CVE-2024-2961, update your GNU C Library to the latest version that includes the necessary security patches.
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What applications are affected by CVE-2024-2961?
CVE-2024-2961 affects applications that utilize the GNU C Library and handle ISO-2022-CN-EXT encoding with controlled buffers.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-2961 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-2961 may lead to a buffer overflow, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the affected application.
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Is CVE-2024-2961 being actively exploited in the wild?
As of now, there are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2024-2961 in the wild, but caution is advised.