Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in SerenityOS's LibTextCode Component
CVE-2021-28874

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Serenityos

Status
Serenityos
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 April 2021

What is CVE-2021-28874?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the LibTextCode component of SerenityOS, which can be exploited when a user opens a specially crafted file. This flaw can potentially lead to unexpected behavior or arbitrary code execution, compromising the integrity of the system. Users are advised to update their SerenityOS installations to the latest version to mitigate this risk. More details about the fix can be found in the relevant GitHub commits and issue tracking.

References

https://github.com/SerenityOS/serenity/issues/5769
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https://github.com/SerenityOS/serenity/pull/5802
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https://github.com/SerenityOS/serenity/commit/c9f25bca048...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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