## Description

The snprintf function in the db library 1.85.4 ignores the size parameter, which could allow attackers to exploit buffer overflows that would be prevented by a properly implemented snprintf.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
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## Affected Products

### debian - debian_linux

Affected Versions:

- 4.0

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 4.2

## References

- http://lists.openresources.com/Debian/debian-bugs-closed/msg00581.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419259&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7244.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh42-errata-general.html#db
- http://lists.openresources.com/Debian/debian-bugs-closed/msg00581.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602661419259&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7244.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/rh42-errata-general.html#db

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