CVE-2023-28505: 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 buffer overflow in an API function, where a string is copied into a caller-provided buffer without checking the length. This requires a valid login to exploit.

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·08:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:12 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28505?

CVE-2023-28505 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability with a potentially high impact due to its exploitation requiring valid user credentials.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28505?

To fix CVE-2023-28505, upgrade Rocket Software UniData to version 8.2.4 build 3003 or higher and UniVerse to version 11.3.5 build 1001 or higher, or version 12.2.1 build 2002 or higher.

3

What versions of UniData are affected by CVE-2023-28505?

CVE-2023-28505 affects Rocket Software UniData versions prior to 8.2.4 build 3003.

4

What versions of UniVerse are vulnerable in CVE-2023-28505?

CVE-2023-28505 impacts UniVerse versions prior to 11.3.5 build 1001 and versions between 12.0.0 and 12.2.1 builds below 2002.

5

Is a valid login required to exploit CVE-2023-28505?

Yes, a valid login is required to exploit the buffer overflow vulnerability in CVE-2023-28505.

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