Vulnerability identifier: #VU11177
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Patch
Server applications /
File servers (FTP/HTTP)
Vendor: GNU
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists in the intuit_diff_type function due to NULL pointer dereference. A remote attacker can cause the service to crash.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Patch: 2.1.0 - 2.7.6
External links
https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?53132#comment0
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.