GNU Barcode 0.99 Buffer Overflow in Code 93 Encoding Mechanism
Vulnerability Description
GNU Barcode 0.99 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its code 93 encoding process that allows attackers to trigger memory corruption. Attackers can exploit boundary errors during input file processing to potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- LiquidWorm as Gjoko Krstic of Zero Science Lab
Affected Vendor
The GNU Project | Free Software Foundation, Inc.
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