https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2024/q4/173: Out-of-bounds ad & write in the glibc's qsort()
Published Dec 23, 2024
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Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU glibc=
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-XXX?
The severity of CVE-2024-XXX, an out-of-bounds read and write in glibc's qsort(), is categorized as critical.
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How do I fix CVE-2024-XXX?
To fix CVE-2024-XXX, update to the latest version of GNU glibc that addresses the vulnerability.
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What systems are affected by CVE-2024-XXX?
CVE-2024-XXX affects various distributions that utilize GNU glibc for standard C library functions.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-XXX?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-XXX include unauthorized memory access, application crashes, and possible code execution.
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When was CVE-2024-XXX published?
CVE-2024-XXX was published on December 23, 2024.