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CVE-2024-43168 Detail

Description

A heap-buffer-overflow flaw was found in the cfg_mark_ports function within Unbound's config_file.c, which can lead to memory corruption. This issue could allow an attacker with local access to provide specially crafted input, potentially causing the application to crash or allowing arbitrary code execution. This could result in a denial of service or unauthorized actions on the system.


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Hyperlink Resource
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-43168
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2303462
https://github.com/NLnetLabs/unbound/issues/1039
https://github.com/NLnetLabs/unbound/pull/1040/files

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow Red Hat, Inc.  

Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2024-43168
NVD Published Date:
08/12/2024
NVD Last Modified:
08/12/2024
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.