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The vulnerability is a double-free vulnerability found in libdwarf. In a multiply-corrupted DWARF object, libdwarf may try to dealloc(free) an allocation twice, potentially causing unpredictable and various results. The vulnerability has a high impact on the availability of the system, with no impact on the confidentiality and integrity of the system. The attack complexity is low and requires no user interaction or privileges.
Overview
The vulnerability was first reported to Red Hat on March 4, 2024, and made public on February 17, 2024. The affected versions of libdwarf are 0.1.0, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 is also affected. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 is not affected by this vulnerability.
Remediation
Currently, there is no available mitigation for this issue that meets the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base, or stability.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
