CVE-2023-29421: High 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 out-of-bounds write in bz3decodeblock.

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
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-29421?

CVE-2023-29421 is a vulnerability discovered in libbzip3.a in bzip3 before version 1.2.3, which allows for an out-of-bounds write in bz3_decode_block.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29421?

The severity of CVE-2023-29421 is considered high with a severity score of 8.8.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-29421?

The software affected by CVE-2023-29421 is Bzip3 version up to but excluding 1.2.3.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-29421?

To fix CVE-2023-29421, update your Bzip3 software to version 1.2.3 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29421?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-29421 on the following references: [GitHub: Compare 1.2.2...1.2.3](https://github.com/kspalaiologos/bzip3/compare/1.2.2...1.2.3), [GitHub: Issue #94](https://github.com/kspalaiologos/bzip3/issues/94), [Fedora Project Mailing List](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/4JLSE25SV7K2NB6FTFT4UHJOJUHBHYHY/).

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