CVE-2023-40216
First published: Thu Aug 10 2023(Updated: )
OpenBSD 7.3 before errata 014 is missing an argument-count bounds check in console terminal emulation. This could cause incorrect memory access and a kernel crash after receiving crafted DCS or CSI terminal escape sequences.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_001 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_002 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_003 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_004 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_005 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_006 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_007 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_008 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_009 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_010 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_011 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_012 | |
| Openbsd Openbsd | =7.3-errata_013 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-40216?
The severity of CVE-2023-40216 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
How does CVE-2023-40216 affect OpenBSD?
CVE-2023-40216 affects OpenBSD version 7.3 before errata 014.
What is the impact of CVE-2023-40216?
CVE-2023-40216 could cause incorrect memory access and a kernel crash after receiving crafted DCS or CSI terminal escape sequences.
How can I fix CVE-2023-40216?
To fix CVE-2023-40216, apply the OpenBSD 7.3 errata 014 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-40216?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-40216 at the following references: [link1], [link2].
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- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_001
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_002
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_003
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_004
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_005
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_006
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_007
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_008
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_009
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_010
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_011
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_012
- version/openbsd openbsd/7.3-errata_013