CVE-2023-33656: Medium severity emqx Nanomq vulnerability
Published May 30, 2023
·Updated
A memory leak vulnerability exists in NanoMQ 0.17.2. The vulnerability is located in the file message.c. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service attack by causing the program to consume all available memory resources.
Affected Software
1 affected component
emqx Nanomq=0.17.2
Event History
May 30, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
06:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-33656?
CVE-2023-33656 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-33656?
To fix CVE-2023-33656, upgrade to a patched version of NanoMQ that addresses the memory leak vulnerability.
3
What are the potential consequences of exploiting CVE-2023-33656?
Exploiting CVE-2023-33656 may lead to a denial of service, resulting in the application consuming all available memory resources.
4
Which version of NanoMQ is affected by CVE-2023-33656?
CVE-2023-33656 specifically affects NanoMQ version 0.17.2.
5
Can CVE-2023-33656 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-33656 can potentially be exploited remotely by an attacker to disrupt service.