SB2024020874 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for libmaxminddb



SB2024020874 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for libmaxminddb

Published: February 8, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024020874
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Out-of-bounds read (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-28241)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer over-read in dump_entry_data_list in maxminddb.c. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.