CVE-2024-0684 describes a heap overflow vulnerability in the GNU coreutils "split" program, specifically within the line_bytes_split() function. This flaw allows for user-controlled data of significant length to cause an application crash, leading to a denial of service. Rated Medium (CVSS 5.5), the vulnerability requires local access and low privileges, with no user interaction needed for exploitation. Currently, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:gnu:coreutils:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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