CVE-2023-28504: Stack buffer overflow in UniRPC library function

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 stack-based buffer overflow that 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·08:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:11 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28504?

The severity of CVE-2023-28504 is rated as critical with a score of 9.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28504?

To fix CVE-2023-28504, upgrade Rocket Software UniData to version 8.2.4 build 3003 or newer, and UniVerse to version 11.3.5 build 1001 or newer.

3

What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2023-28504?

CVE-2023-28504 involves stack-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities which can lead to remote code execution.

4

Which versions of Rocket Software are affected by CVE-2023-28504?

CVE-2023-28504 affects Rocket Software UniData versions prior to 8.2.4 and UniVerse versions prior to 11.3.5 and versions from 12.0.0 to 12.2.1.

5

What could be the potential impact of CVE-2023-28504?

The potential impact of CVE-2023-28504 includes remote code execution as the root user, compromising the integrity and security of the system.

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