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An integer overflow in util-linux through 2.37.1 can...

Critical severity Unreviewed Published May 24, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Apr 7, 2024

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

An integer overflow in util-linux through 2.37.1 can potentially cause a buffer overflow if an attacker were able to use system resources in a way that leads to a large number in the /proc/sysvipc/sem file.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Jul 30, 2021
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 24, 2022
Last updated Apr 7, 2024

Severity

Critical

EPSS score

0.145%
(52nd percentile)

Weaknesses

CVE ID

CVE-2021-37600

GHSA ID

GHSA-3jhw-vwp2-45mp

Source code

No known source code

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