CVE-2023-29418: Medium severity bzip3 vulnerability

Published Apr 6, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in libbzip3.a in bzip3 before 1.2.3. There is an xwrite out-of-bounds read.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bzip3 Project Bzip3<1.2.3

Event History

Apr 6, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-29418?

CVE-2023-29418 is a vulnerability in libbzip3.a in bzip3 before version 1.2.3 that allows for an xwrite out-of-bounds read.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-29418?

CVE-2023-29418 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29418?

Versions up to but excluding 1.2.3 of Bzip3 from the Bzip3 Project are affected by CVE-2023-29418.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-29418?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-29418 is available in version 1.2.3 of Bzip3.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29418?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-29418 on the Bzip3 Project's GitHub page and the associated GitHub issues.

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