CVE-2023-22484: Inefficient Quadratic complexity bug in handle_pointy_brace may lead to a denial of service
First published: Mon Jan 23 2023(Updated: )
cmark-gfm is GitHub's fork of cmark, a CommonMark parsing and rendering library and program in C. Versions prior to 0.29.0.gfm.7 are subject to a polynomial time complexity issue in cmark-gfm that may lead to unbounded resource exhaustion and subsequent denial of service. This vulnerability has been patched in 0.29.0.gfm.7.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Github Cmark-gfm | <0.29.0.gfm.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-22484?
CVE-2023-22484 is a vulnerability in cmark-gfm, a CommonMark parsing and rendering library and program in C, that can lead to unbounded resource exhaustion and denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-22484?
The severity of CVE-2023-22484 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-22484?
Versions prior to 0.29.0.gfm.7 of cmark-gfm are affected by CVE-2023-22484.
How can I fix CVE-2023-22484?
To fix CVE-2023-22484, you should update cmark-gfm to version 0.29.0.gfm.7 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-22484?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-22484 at the following link: [CVE-2023-22484](https://github.com/github/cmark-gfm/security/advisories/GHSA-24f7-9frr-5h2r)
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