CVE-2023-37188: 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 function zfpratedecompress at zfp/blosc2-zfp.c.

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-2023-37188?

CVE-2023-37188 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-37188?

To fix CVE-2023-37188, upgrade C-blosc2 to version 2.9.3 or later.

3

What effects can CVE-2023-37188 have on my system?

CVE-2023-37188 can lead to a NULL pointer dereference, potentially causing application crashes.

4

Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-37188?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2023-37188, the best course of action is to upgrade.

5

Which versions of C-blosc2 are affected by CVE-2023-37188?

CVE-2023-37188 affects all versions of C-blosc2 prior to 2.9.3.

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