Stack-based Buffer Overflow Affecting ratfor package, versions <1.07-1
Threat Intelligence
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- published16 Jan 2025
- disclosed15 Jan 2025
Introduced: 15 Jan 2025
NewCVE-2024-55577 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Debian:unstable ratfor to version 1.07-1 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream ratfor package and not the ratfor package as distributed by Debian.
See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.
Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Linux Ratfor 1.06 and earlier. When the software processes a file which is specially crafted by an attacker, arbitrary code may be executed. As a result, the attacker may obtain or alter information of the user environment or cause the user environment to become unusable.