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Debian: CVE-2022-4904: c-ares -- security update

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Debian: CVE-2022-4904: c-ares -- security update

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
02/21/2023
Created
02/22/2023
Added
02/21/2023
Modified
03/16/2023

Description

A flaw was found in the c-ares package. The ares_set_sortlist is missing checks about the validity of the input string, which allows a possible arbitrary length stack overflow. This issue may cause a denial of service or a limited impact on confidentiality and integrity.

Solution(s)

  • debian-upgrade-c-ares

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