CVE-2023-29419: Medium severity bzip3 vulnerability
Published Apr 6, 2023
·Updated
An issue was discovered in libbzip3.a in bzip3 before 1.2.3. There is a bz3decodeblock out-of-bounds read.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Bzip3 Project Bzip3<1.2.3
Remediation
Patch Available
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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-29419.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29419?
The severity of CVE-2023-29419 is medium.
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What is the affected software for CVE-2023-29419?
The affected software for CVE-2023-29419 is Bzip3 Project Bzip3 version up to 1.2.3.
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What is the impact of CVE-2023-29419?
CVE-2023-29419 allows for an out-of-bounds read, which could potentially lead to information disclosure or denial of service.
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How can I fix CVE-2023-29419?
To fix CVE-2023-29419, it is recommended to update to Bzip3 Project Bzip3 version 1.2.3 or later.