Integer Overflow Vulnerability in barebox by Pengutronix

CVE-2024-57261

What is CVE-2024-57261?

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the request2size function within the common/dlmalloc.c file of barebox, prior to version 2025.01.0. This vulnerability can potentially lead to unexpected behavior and security breaches, as attackers may exploit this flaw to manipulate memory allocation processes, impacting system integrity and security.

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