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The hsts sharing tag covers content related to the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) sharing feature in libcurl, specifically a concurrency bug disclosed as CVE-2023-27537. This flaw can cause double-free or use-after-free errors when multiple threads share the same HSTS storage, leading to crashes or denial of service. The tag includes discussion of the bug's technical details, patch guidance, and the importance of validating vendor fixes due to discrepancies between upstream and downstream advisories. It is relevant for developers and system administrators managing libcurl-based applications that use threaded HSTS sharing.
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    CVE-2023-27537: Libcurl HSTS Concurrency Bug and Patch Guide

    A concurrency flaw in libcurl’s HSTS sharing code can cause a double-free or use-after-free when two threads share the same HSTS storage, producing crashes and availability failures for affected applications; the bug was disclosed as CVE-2023-27537 and addressed by the curl project and...
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