Stack-based Buffer Overflow Affecting fribidi package, versions <0:1.0.10-6.el9.2


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Oracle Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.18% (57th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ORACLE9-FRIBIDI-3137950
  • published16 Nov 2022
  • disclosed6 Sept 2022

Introduced: 6 Sep 2022

CVE-2022-25308  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-121  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Oracle:9 fribidi to version 0:1.0.10-6.el9.2 or higher.
This issue was patched in ELSA-2022-8011.

NVD Description

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

A stack-based buffer overflow flaw was found in the Fribidi package. This flaw allows an attacker to pass a specially crafted file to the Fribidi application, which leads to a possible memory leak or a denial of service.

CVSS Base Scores

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