QID 710444

Date Published: 2021-09-06

QID 710444: Gentoo Linux e2fsprogs Heap-based buffer overflow Vulnerability (GLSA 201701-06)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

A heap-based buffer overflow in e2fsprogs might allow local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Package(s): sys-fs/e2fsprogs


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This vulnerability could be exploited to gain remote access to sensitive information and execute commands.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.6 severity.
  • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 201701-06 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 201701-06 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-06