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Automatic File Content Type Recognition Tool contains memory allocation problem

Vulnerability Note VU#100937

Original Release Date: 2003-03-06 | Last Revised: 2003-03-07

Overview

A memory allocation problem exists in the "Automatic File Content Type Recognition Tool" versions of the file[1] package prior to 3.41.

Description

According to an OpenPKG advisory, a memory allocation problem exists in the "Automatic File Content Type Recognition Tool" (AFCTR tool) versions of the file[1] package prior to 3.41.

Impact

The complete impact of this vulnerability is not yet known. This vulnerability may be exploited by a user on the local system.

Solution

Upgrade to the version 3.41 of the file[1] package, or apply a patch specified by your vendor.

Vendor Information

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Acknowledgements

Jeff Johnson is credited with discovering this vulnerability in an OpenPKG advisory.

This document was written by Jason A Rafail.

Other Information

CVE IDs: None
Date Public: 2003-03-04
Date First Published: 2003-03-06
Date Last Updated: 2003-03-07 20:15 UTC
Document Revision: 6

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