Heap-based buffer overflow - CVE-2010-3846

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Heap-based buffer overflow - CVE-2010-3846

Published: November 5, 2010 / Updated: July 27, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU31917
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-3846
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
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Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Array index error in the apply_rcs_change function in rcs.c in CVS 1.11.23. A remote attacker can use an RCS file containing crafted delta fragment changes that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow. to trigger 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.


How to mitigate CVE-2010-3846

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

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