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.

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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-28508?

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

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28508

high

8.8

CWE

787 120

29/3/2023

18/2/2025

CVE-2023-28508: Heap corruption in UniRPC service

Q: 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.

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

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