CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedAn integer overflow vulnerability in the "builtin.c" file of gawk versions 5.4.0 and below allows attackers to exploit memory exhaustion on the host operating system, potentially leading to the overwriting of gawk heap metadata and objects with malicious data. This critical flaw poses significant risks to systems running affected versions, and organizations utilizing gawk should prioritize immediate updates to mitigate potential exploitation.
Original NVD Description
Integer overflow vulnerability has been found in "builtin.c" program file of gawk. This issue may lead to memory exhaustion on the hosting operating system and could be used to overwrite gawk heap metadata and objects with attacker-controlled bytes. It affects gawk in versions 5.4.0 and below.
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