CVE-2023-28508: Heap corruption in UniRPC service

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 overflow vulnerability, where certain input can corrupt the heap and crash the forked process.

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·08:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:16 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28508?

CVE-2023-28508 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a heap-based overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28508?

To fix CVE-2023-28508, upgrade to Rocket Software UniData version 8.2.4 build 3003 or UniVerse version 11.3.5 build 1001 or 12.2.1 build 2002.

3

Which versions of Rocket Software are affected by CVE-2023-28508?

CVE-2023-28508 affects 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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-28508?

CVE-2023-28508 is a heap-based overflow vulnerability that can lead to process crashes.

5

Can CVE-2023-28508 affect Linux Kernel?

No, the Linux Kernel is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-28508, as it is not affected by this specific vulnerability.

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