CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2023-23300: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue May 23 2023(Updated: )

The `Toybox.Cryptography.Cipher.initialize` API method in CIQ API version 3.0.0 through 4.1.7 does not validate its parameters, which can result in buffer overflows when copying data. A malicious application could call the API method with specially crafted parameters and hijack the execution of the device's firmware.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Garmin Connect IQ>=3.0.0<=4.1.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-23300?

    CVE-2023-23300 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause buffer overflows.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-23300?

    To fix CVE-2023-23300, update to a version of the Garmin Connect IQ API greater than 4.1.7.

  • What impact does CVE-2023-23300 have on applications?

    CVE-2023-23300 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing malformed parameters to the initialize method.

  • Which versions of Garmin Connect IQ are affected by CVE-2023-23300?

    Garmin Connect IQ versions from 3.0.0 to 4.1.7 are affected by CVE-2023-23300.

  • Can CVE-2023-23300 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2023-23300 can potentially be exploited by malicious applications if they are able to interact with the vulnerable API method.

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