GLSA 202401-23: libuv: Buffer Overread
| Severity: | low |
| Title: | libuv: Buffer Overread |
| Date: | 01/16/2024 |
| Bugs: | |
| ID: | 202401-23 |
Synopsis
A buffer overread vulnerability has been found in libuv.Background
libuv is a multi-platform support library with a focus on asynchronous I/O.
Affected packages
| Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| dev-libs/libuv | < 1.41.1 | >= 1.41.1 | All supported architectures |
Description
libuv fails to ensure that a pointer lies within the bounds of a defined buffer in the uv__idna_toascii() function before reading and manipulating the memory at that address.
Impact
The overread can result in information disclosure or application crash.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All libuv users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-libs/libuv-1.41.1"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
Copyright 2010 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.