The iconv function in the GNU C Library (aka glibc or libc6) 2.30 to 2.32, when converting UCS4 text containing an irreversible character, fails an assertion in the code path and aborts the program, potentially resulting in a denial of service.
This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network but requires specific conditions to be met though user interaction is required requiring only low-level privileges . The vulnerability impacts and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 3 products from gnu, from fedoraproject, from netapp organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Reported in 2020, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.
2020-12-04T07:15:11.003
2025-06-09T16:15:32.127
Modified
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
3.9
2.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | gnu | glibc | ≤ 2.32 | Yes |
| Operating System | fedoraproject | fedora | 32 | Yes |
| Application | netapp | e-series_santricity_os_controller | ≤ 11.60.3 | Yes |
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