CVE-2023-23457: Upx: segv on packlinuxelf64::invert_pt_dynamic() in p_lx_elf.cpp

Published Jan 12, 2023
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Updated

A Segmentation fault was found in UPX in invertptdynamic() function in plxelf.cpp. An attacker with a crafted input file allows invalid memory address access that could lead to a denial of service.

https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/631 https://github.com/upx/upx/commit/779b648c5f6aa9b33f4728f79dd4d0efec0bf860

Other sources

A Segmentation fault was found in UPX in PackLinuxElf64::invertptdynamic() in plxelf.cpp. An attacker with a crafted input file allows invalid memory address access that could lead to a denial of service.

NVD

Affected Software

3 affected components
Upx Project Upx<2022-11-23
Fedoraproject Fedora=36
Fedoraproject Fedora=37

Event History

Jan 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
08:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID of this vulnerability?

The CVE ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2023-23457.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-23457?

The severity of CVE-2023-23457 is medium (5.5).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-23457?

The software affected by CVE-2023-23457 includes UPX (Upx Project Upx) versions before 2022-11-23 and Fedora versions 36 and 37 (Fedoraproject Fedora).

4

How can an attacker exploit this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing a crafted input file that allows invalid memory address access, leading to a denial of service.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2023-23457?

Yes, you can find references related to CVE-2023-23457 at the following links: [Link 1](https://github.com/upx/upx/issues/631), [Link 2](https://github.com/upx/upx/commit/779b648c5f6aa9b33f4728f79dd4d0efec0bf860), [Link 3](https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2160386).

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