Buffer Overflow Affecting python3-louis package, versions <0:3.16.1-5.el9


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.36% (70th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX9-PYTHON3LOUIS-6060315
  • published15 Nov 2023
  • disclosed7 Nov 2023

Introduced: 7 Nov 2023

CVE-2023-26768  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-120  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 python3-louis to version 0:3.16.1-5.el9 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2023:6385.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3-louis package and not the python3-louis package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Liblouis v.3.24.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the compileTranslationTable.c and lou_setDataPath functions.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1