CVE-2023-36659: Critical severity opswat metadefender kiosk vulnerability

Published Sep 15, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. Long inputs were not properly processed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication).

Affected Software

1 affected component
OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK>=4.5.0<=4.6.1.9996

Event History

Sep 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36659?

The severity of CVE-2023-36659 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

What is OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996?

OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996 is a software that is affected by CVE-2023-36659.

3

How does CVE-2023-36659 impact OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996?

CVE-2023-36659 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication) in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996.

4

Is there a fix available for CVE-2023-36659?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-36659 may be available from the OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK documentation.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-36659?

More information about CVE-2023-36659 can be found in the OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK documentation and release notes.

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