CVE-2023-29942: Medium severity llvm llvm vulnerability
Published May 5, 2023
·Updated
llvm-project commit a0138390 was discovered to contain a segmentation fault via the component mlir::Type::isa<mlir::LLVM::LLVMVoidType.
Affected Software
2 affected components
LLVM LLVM=2023-01-12
LLVM=2023-01-12
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 5, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
03:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-29942?
CVE-2023-29942 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause segmentation faults leading to application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-29942?
To fix CVE-2023-29942, upgrade your LLVM version from 2023-01-12 to a version that has addressed this specific issue.
3
What components are affected by CVE-2023-29942?
CVE-2023-29942 affects the LLVM project, specifically the mlir::Type::isa<mlir::LLVM::LLVMVoidType> component.
4
Can CVE-2023-29942 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-29942 typically requires local access to the affected software environment.
5
What impact does CVE-2023-29942 have on system performance?
The impact of CVE-2023-29942 may include application instability and unexpected crashes, affecting system performance.