Unix ODBC Flaw Allows for Stack Overflow Attacks

CVE-2024-1013

What is CVE-2024-1013?

A vulnerability has been identified in unixODBC affecting 64-bit architectures, characterized by an out-of-bounds stack write flaw. In this scenario, a caller passes 4 bytes while the callee erroneously attempts to write 8 bytes onto the stack. This flaw may not produce noticeable effects on little-endian architectures; however, systems utilizing big-endian architectures are at significant risk, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or crashes. Developers and system administrators must prioritize reviewing and addressing this vulnerability to enhance the security posture of their applications.

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