7.5
CWE
119 787 20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-29451: Denial of service caused by a bug in the JSON parser

First published: Thu Jul 13 2023(Updated: )

Specially crafted string can cause a buffer overrun in the JSON parser library leading to a crash of the Zabbix Server or a Zabbix Proxy.

Credit: security@zabbix.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zabbix Server<=6.0.14
Zabbix Server>=6.4.2<=6.4.4
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-alpha1
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-beta1
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-beta2
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-beta3
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-beta4
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-beta5
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-beta6
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-rc2
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-rc3
Zabbix Server=6.4.0-rc4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-29451.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-29451?

    The severity of CVE-2023-29451 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2023-29451?

    The Zabbix Server and Zabbix Proxy versions 6.0.14 to 6.4.4 are affected by CVE-2023-29451.

  • How does CVE-2023-29451 impact the system?

    CVE-2023-29451 can cause a buffer overrun in the JSON parser library, leading to a crash of the Zabbix Server or a Zabbix Proxy.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-29451?

    To fix CVE-2023-29451, update to a patched version of Zabbix Server or Zabbix Proxy.

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