CVE-2023-37187: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 25, 2023
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Updated

C-blosc2 before 2.9.3 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the zfp/blosc2-zfp.c zfpaccdecompress. function.

Affected Software

1 affected component
blosc C-Blosc2<2.9.3

Event History

Dec 25, 2023
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-37187?

CVE-2023-37187 has been classified with a severity level that indicates a potential denial of service due to a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37187?

To remediate CVE-2023-37187, upgrade C-blosc2 to version 2.9.3 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-37187?

CVE-2023-37187 affects C-blosc2 versions prior to 2.9.3.

4

What effect does CVE-2023-37187 have on systems?

CVE-2023-37187 can lead to application crashes or denial of service due to improper handling of NULL pointers.

5

When was CVE-2023-37187 discovered?

CVE-2023-37187 was discovered prior to the release of version 2.9.3 of C-blosc2.

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