CVE-2023-29994: High severity emqx vulnerability

Published May 4, 2023
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Updated

In NanoMQ v0.15.0-0, Heap overflow occurs in readbyte function of mqttcode.c.

Affected Software

1 affected component
emqx Nanomq=0.15.0

Event History

May 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
05:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-29994?

CVE-2023-29994 has been classified with a high severity rating due to the potential for a heap overflow which can lead to code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-29994?

To fix CVE-2023-29994, upgrade to a version of NanoMQ that is newer than v0.15.0, which contains the necessary patches.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-29994?

The potential impacts of CVE-2023-29994 include arbitrary code execution and potential denial of service if exploited by an attacker.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-29994?

CVE-2023-29994 specifically affects NanoMQ version 0.15.0.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-29994?

Additional information about CVE-2023-29994 can typically be found in vulnerability databases and issue tracking systems related to NanoMQ.

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