SB2024012645 - Remote code execution in GNU indent
Published: January 26, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024012645
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0911)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the set_buf_break() function in output.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to pass a specially crafted file to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.