CVE-2023-28501: Heap buffer overflow in unirpcd

Published Mar 29, 2023
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Updated

Rocket Software UniData versions prior to 8.2.4 build 3003 and UniVerse versions prior to 11.3.5 build 1001 or 12.2.1 build 2002 suffer from a heap-based buffer overflow in the unirpcd daemon that, if successfully exploited, can lead to remote code execution as the root user.

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Rocketsoftware Unidata<=8.2.4
Rocketsoftware Universe<=11.3.5
Rocketsoftware Universe>=12.0.0<=12.2.1
Linux Linux kernel
Rocketsoftware Unidata<=8.2.4
Rocketsoftware Universe<=11.3.5
Rocketsoftware Universe>=12.0.0<=12.2.1
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Mar 29, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28501?

CVE-2023-28501 is a vulnerability in Rocket Software UniData and UniVerse that allows for a heap-based buffer overflow in the unirpcd daemon, potentially leading to remote code execution.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-28501?

CVE-2023-28501 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which versions of Rocket Software UniData are affected?

Rocket Software UniData versions prior to 8.2.4 build 3003 are affected by CVE-2023-28501.

4

Which versions of Rocket Software UniVerse are affected?

Rocket Software UniVerse versions prior to 11.3.5 build 1001 or 12.2.1 build 2002 are affected by CVE-2023-28501.

5

How can CVE-2023-28501 be exploited?

CVE-2023-28501 can be exploited by successfully triggering the heap-based buffer overflow in the unirpcd daemon, potentially allowing for remote code execution as the root user.

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