8.8
CWE
59
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-33245

First published: Tue May 30 2023(Updated: )

Minecraft through 1.19 and 1.20 pre-releases before 7 (Java) allow arbitrary file overwrite, and possibly code execution, via crafted world data that contains a symlink.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Minecraft Minecraft<=1.19
Minecraft Minecraft=1.20-pre-release1
Minecraft Minecraft=1.20-pre-release2
Minecraft Minecraft=1.20-pre-release3
Minecraft Minecraft=1.20-pre-release4
Minecraft Minecraft=1.20-pre-release5
Minecraft Minecraft=1.20-pre-release6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-33245?

    CVE-2023-33245 is a vulnerability in Minecraft through 1.19 and 1.20 pre-releases before 7 (Java) that allows arbitrary file overwrite and possibly code execution via crafted world data containing a symlink.

  • How severe is CVE-2023-33245?

    CVE-2023-33245 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

  • Which versions of Minecraft are affected by CVE-2023-33245?

    Minecraft versions 1.19 and 1.20 pre-releases (before 1.20-pre-release7) are affected by CVE-2023-33245.

  • How can the arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in CVE-2023-33245 be exploited?

    The arbitrary file overwrite vulnerability in CVE-2023-33245 can be exploited by using crafted world data that contains a symlink.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-33245?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-33245 on the following websites: [Minecraft Official Website](https://www.minecraft.net/ja-jp/article/minecraft-1-20-pre-release-7), [Minecraft Help Center](https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/16165590199181), [vuln.ryotak.net](https://vuln.ryotak.net/advisories/67).

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