CVE-2010-3846

cvs: Heap-based buffer overflow by applying RCS file changes

Published Nov 5, 2010 CVSS 2.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Array index error in the apply_rcs_change function in rcs.c in CVS 1.11.23 allows local users to gain privileges via an RCS file containing crafted delta fragment changes that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2010-3825 Array index error in the apply_rcs_change function in rcs.c in CVS 1.11.23 allows local users to gain privileges via an RCS file containing crafted delta fragment changes that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 3:26 AM
Reserved
Oct 8, 2010, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 5, 2010, 5:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:23 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 21, 2010, 12:00 AM