CVE-2023-29996: Null Pointer Dereference

Published May 4, 2023
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Updated

In NanoMQ v0.15.0-0, segment fault with Null Pointer Dereference occurs in the process of decoding subinfodecode and unsubinfodecode.

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-2023-29996?

CVE-2023-29996 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution caused by a segment fault.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-29996?

To fix CVE-2023-29996, upgrade NanoMQ to version 0.15.1 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What causes CVE-2023-29996?

CVE-2023-29996 is caused by a null pointer dereference during the decoding process in the NanoMQ software.

4

Which versions of NanoMQ are affected by CVE-2023-29996?

Only NanoMQ version 0.15.0 is affected by CVE-2023-29996.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-29996?

The potential impacts of CVE-2023-29996 include application crashes and possible denial of service due to segmentation faults.

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