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Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size

CVE-2024-27237

Medium
5.5/10

Summary

In wipe_ns_memory of nsmemwipe.c, there is a possible incorrect size calculation due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

  • LOW
  • LOCAL
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • LOW
  • HIGH
  • NONE

CWE-131 - Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size

The software does not correctly calculate the size to be used when allocating a buffer, which could lead to a buffer overflow.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published