CVE-2023-2226: Velociraptor crashes while parsing some malformed PE or OLE files.
Due to insufficient validation in the PE and OLE parsers in Rapid7's Velociraptor versions earlier than 0.6.8 allows attacker to crash Velociraptor during parsing of maliciously malformed files.
For this attack to succeed, the attacker needs to be able to introduce malicious files to the system at the same time that Velociraptor attempts to collect any artifacts that attempt to parse PE files, Authenticode signatures, or OLE files. After crashing, the Velociraptor service will restart and it will still be possible to collect other artifacts.
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What is CVE-2023-2226?
CVE-2023-2226 is a vulnerability in Rapid7's Velociraptor versions earlier than 0.6.8 that allows an attacker to crash Velociraptor by introducing maliciously malformed files.
How does CVE-2023-2226 affect Rapid7 Velociraptor?
CVE-2023-2226 affects Rapid7 Velociraptor versions earlier than 0.6.8, allowing an attacker to crash Velociraptor during the parsing of maliciously malformed files.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-2226?
CVE-2023-2226 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2226?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-2226 by introducing maliciously malformed files to the system, causing Velociraptor to crash during parsing.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-2226?
Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-2226 is to upgrade to Rapid7 Velociraptor version 0.6.8 or later.