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CVE-2010-2947

10.0 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the HX_split function in string.c in libHX before 3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a string t…

Published Aug 24, 2010jan_engelhardtCWE-119EPSS 5.51%

Overview

CVE-2010-2947 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jan_engelhardt libhx. It was published on August 24, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the HX_split function in string.c in libHX before 3.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a string that is inconsistent with the expected number of fields.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jan_engelhardt. Update libhx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
jan_engelhardtlibhx0Affected

References

Reflibhx.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=libhx/libhx%3Ba=commit%3Bh=904a46f90dd3f046bfac0b64a5e813d7cd4fca59Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00006.htmlRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:165Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/20/12Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/08/20/5Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/42592Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2232Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=625866Reflibhx.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=libhx/libhx%3Ba=commit%3Bh=904a46f90dd3f046bfac0b64a5e813d7cd4fca59Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00006.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2947?

CVE-2010-2947 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting jan_engelhardt libhx. It was published on August 24, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-2947?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-2947?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from jan_engelhardt. Update libhx to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-2947?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-2947 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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