Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the HX_split function in string.c in libHX before 3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a string that is inconsistent with the expected number of fields.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Jan Engelhardt | Libhx | <= 3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://libhx.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=libhx/libhx%3Ba=commit%3Bh=904
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00006.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:165
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/20/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/20/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42592
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2232
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=625866
- http://libhx.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=libhx/libhx%3Ba=commit%3Bh=904
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00006.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:165
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/20/12
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/20/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42592
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2232
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2947?
CVE-2010-2947 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the HX_split function in string.c in libHX before 3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a string that...
How severe is CVE-2010-2947?
CVE-2010-2947 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2947?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Jan Engelhardt Libhx.