Buffer Overflow Affecting python3-louis package, versions <0:2.6.2-21.el8


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.44% (75th percentile)

Do your applications use this vulnerable package?

In a few clicks we can analyze your entire application and see what components are vulnerable in your application, and suggest you quick fixes.

Test your applications
  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE8-PYTHON3LOUIS-2555528
  • published10 Apr 2022
  • disclosed31 May 2018

Introduced: 31 May 2018

CVE-2018-11577  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-120  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:8 python3-louis to version 0:2.6.2-21.el8 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2020-1708.

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 Oracle. See How to fix? for Oracle:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

Liblouis 3.5.0 has a Segmentation fault in lou_logPrint in logging.c.