CVE-2023-43338: Critical severity mjs vulnerability

Published Sep 22, 2023
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Updated

Cesanta mjs v2.20.0 was discovered to contain a function pointer hijacking vulnerability via the function mjsgetptr(). This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted input.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cesanta mJS=2.20.0

Event History

Sep 22, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-43338?

CVE-2023-43338 is a function pointer hijacking vulnerability in Cesanta mjs v2.20.0.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-43338?

CVE-2023-43338 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is Cesanta mjs v2.20.0.

4

How can attackers exploit the CVE-2023-43338 vulnerability?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2023-43338 by executing arbitrary code through a crafted input.

5

Are there any references to learn more about CVE-2023-43338?

Yes, you can refer to the GitHub issue #250 of Cesanta mjs for more details on CVE-2023-43338.

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