CVE-2023-42536

Summary

CVE-2023-42536 is a vulnerability affecting the saped_dec function in the libsaped library, prior to the Nov-2023 Release 1. This issue stems from inadequate input validation, enabling local attackers to manipulate data and trigger out-of-bounds read and write operations. The consequences of exploitation could potentially lead to system crashes or data corruption, making it crucial for users to apply the necessary security update.

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