CVE-2010-2947
Published Aug 24, 2010 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
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.
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QFinch assessment
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.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- LOW
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- 42592 ↗
- MDVSA-2010:165 ↗
- ADV-2010-2232 ↗
- [oss-security] 20100820 CVE Request: heap-based buffer overflow in libHX ↗
- libhx.git.sourceforge.net ↗
- [oss-security] 20100820 Re: CVE Request: heap-based buffer overflow in libHX ↗
- SUSE-SR:2010:019 ↗
- bugzilla.redhat.com ↗
Record history
Published Aug 24, 2010 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026