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    CVE-2024-43168

    DISPUTE NOTE: this issue does not pose a security risk as it (according to analysis by the original software developer, NLnet Labs) falls within the expected functionality and security controls of the application. Red Hat has made a claim that there is a security risk within Red Hat products. NLnet Labs has no further information about the claim, and suggests that affected Red Hat customers refer to available Red Hat documentation or support channels. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: A heap-buffer-overflow flaw was found in the cfg_mark_ports function within Unbound's config_file.c, which can lead to memory corruption. This issue could allow an attacker with local access to provide specially crafted input, potentially causing the application to crash or allowing arbitrary code execution. This could result in a denial of service or unauthorized actions on the system.

    Published:Aug 7, 2024
    Last Modified:Apr 15, 2026
    EPS:Aug 8, 2024
    EPSS Score:0.00093
    CVSS Score:4.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Redhat
    Product
    Enterprise Linux
    Vendor
    Redhat
    Product
    Openshift
    Vendor
    Redhat
    Product
    Openstack

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
    None
    Low
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    Availability
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