Integer overflow in the valid_user_field function in journal/journald-native.c in systemd allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large journal data field, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade systemd | Jul 30, 2024 | Oct 28, 2013 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade sys-apps/systemd. | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 28, 2013 |
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