#VU85842 Heap-based buffer overflow in Indent - CVE-2024-0911

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85842

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0911

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Indent
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: GNU

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the set_buf_break() function in output.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to pass a specially crafted file to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Indent: 2.1.0 - 2.2.13

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External links
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2260399
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2259883

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.