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.

How severe is CVE-2023-28501?

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

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28501

critical

9.8

CWE

190 119

29/3/2023

18/2/2025

CVE-2023-28501: Heap buffer overflow in unirpcd

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(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.

Credit: cve@rapid7.con cve@rapid7.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
Rocket Software UniData	<=8.2.4
UniVerse	<=11.3.5
UniVerse	>=12.0.0<=12.2.1
Linux Kernel
Rocket Software UniData	<=8.2.4
UniVerse	<=11.3.5
UniVerse	>=12.0.0<=12.2.1
Linux Kernel

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Reference Links

https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2023/03/29/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-rocket-software-unirpc-server-fixed/

Frequently Asked Questions

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