CVE-2023-24056
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Description
A flaw was found in pkgconf, where a variable duplication can cause unbounded string expansion due to incorrect checks in libpkgconf/tuple.c:pkgconf_tuple_parse. This issue may lead to a buffer overflow, which can crash the software.
Statement
pkgconf is a program which helps to configure compiler and linker flags for development libraries, & this security flaw can only crash while compiling/building a package in a development environment, hence that provides a very minimal Impact. Also Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9 provide the stack protector in gcc, FORTIFY_SOURCE in glibc to protect against heap based overflows.
Additional information
- Bugzilla 2165034: pkgconf: unbounded string expansion due to incorrect checks may result in buffer overflow
- CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions about CVE-2023-24056
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
Important note
CVSS scores for open source components depend on vendor-specific factors (e.g. version or build chain). Therefore, Red Hat's score and impact rating can be different from NVD and other vendors. Red Hat remains the authoritative CVE Naming Authority (CNA) source for its products and services (see Red Hat classifications).
The following CVSS metrics and score provided are preliminary and subject to review.
Red Hat | NVD | |
---|---|---|
CVSS v3 Base Score | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Attack Vector | Local | Local |
Attack Complexity | Low | Low |
Privileges Required | None | None |
User Interaction | Required | Required |
Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged |
Confidentiality Impact | None | None |
Integrity Impact | None | None |
Availability Impact | High | High |
CVSS v3 Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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