CVE-2023-30079
First published: Tue Aug 22 2023(Updated: )
A stack overflow vulnerability exists in function read_file in atlibeconf/lib/getfilecontents.c in libeconf 0.5.1 allows attackers to cause a Denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| openSUSE libeconf | =0.5.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/openSUSE/libeconf/issues/177
- https://github.com/yangjiageng/PoC/blob/master/libeconf-PoC/read_file_503
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SDD5GL5T3V5XZ3VFA4HPE6YGJ2K4HHPC/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SMG5256D5I3GFA3RBAJQ2WYPJDYAIL74/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/YAYW7X753Z6GOJKVLQPXBDHISN6ZT233/
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yangjiageng/PoC/master/libeconf-PoC/tst-logindefs1.c
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-30079?
The severity of CVE-2023-30079 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.
How does CVE-2023-30079 affect libeconf?
CVE-2023-30079 affects libeconf version 0.5.1 on openSUSE.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-30079?
CVE-2023-30079 can result in a denial of service or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How can I fix CVE-2023-30079?
To fix CVE-2023-30079, it is recommended to update libeconf to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-30079?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-30079 on the following references: [link 1](https://github.com/openSUSE/libeconf/issues/177), [link 2](https://github.com/yangjiageng/PoC/blob/master/libeconf-PoC/read_file_503), [link 3](https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SDD5GL5T3V5XZ3VFA4HPE6YGJ2K4HHPC/)
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