https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q2/258: 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

1

What is the severity of GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961?

The severity of GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961 is critical due to the potential for out-of-bounds writes that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961?

To fix GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961, you should update the GNU C Library to the latest patched version.

3

What are the potential impacts of GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961?

The potential impacts of GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961 include exploitation by attackers to execute arbitrary code through out-of-bounds writes.

4

Who is affected by GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961?

Users and applications using the vulnerable versions of the GNU C Library that allow manipulation of buffers to exploit the ISO-2022-CN-EXT feature are affected.

5

Is there a workaround for GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961?

There are no effective workarounds for GLIBC-SA-2024-0004/CVE-2024-2961, and updating to the latest version is the recommended action.

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