Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Cygwin by Red Hat

CVE-2017-7523

What is CVE-2017-7523?

Cygwin versions 1.7.2 through 1.8.0 are prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the wcsxfrm and wcsxfrm_l functions. This flaw could be exploited by attackers using specially crafted input strings, resulting in process crashes or the potential hijacking of processes that run with administrative privileges. It is crucial for users of the affected versions to ensure their systems are patched to mitigate these risks.

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