Security readout for executives and security teams
pcal 4.7.1 has buffer overflow flaws when handling specially crafted calendar files. If an organization still uses this old calendar-processing tool on files supplied by outsiders, the impact could include arbitrary code execution in the context running pcal. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix-like systems, scripts, print workflows, or shared services that still run pcal 4.7.1 against calendar files from email, web uploads, shared folders, or other untrusted sources. Prioritize if pcal is present in automated or user-facing workflows that process untrusted files. Otherwise, handle through legacy software reduction and routine vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Inventory pcal installations and confirm whether version 4.7.1 is present.; Do not process untrusted calendar files with affected pcal builds.; Check pcal maintainer or distribution guidance for patched packages or replacement options..
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- pcal-getline-pcalutil-bo(18552)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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