CVE-2024-54661

Summary

CVE-2024-54661 is a vulnerability affecting the readline.sh component in socat versions up to 1.8.0.1. The issue arises due to socat's reliance on the /tmp/$USER/stderr2 file. An attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability by crafting a malicious input that overwrites or manipulates the file's content. This could lead to unintended command execution, resulting in potential compromise of the affected system. It is highly recommended that users upgrade to the latest version of socat to mitigate this risk.

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