Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Portable Puzzle Collection by Simon Tatham

CVE-2023-24291

What is CVE-2023-24291?

The Portable Puzzle Collection, maintained by Simon Tatham, has been identified to have a buffer overflow vulnerability that arises from improper handling of the record length parameter. This flaw can potentially allow attackers to exploit the vulnerability, leading to unexpected behavior or execution of arbitrary code. It is critical for users to update to version 20230116.5782e29 or later to mitigate this risk.

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