CVE-2023-43361: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 2, 2023
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Updated

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Vorbis-tools v.1.4.2 allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service during the conversion of wav files to ogg files.

Affected Software

1 affected component
xiph vorbis-tools=1.4.2

Event History

Oct 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 4, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-43361?

CVE-2023-43361 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in Vorbis-tools v.1.4.2 that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service during the conversion of wav files to ogg files.

2

How severe is the CVE-2023-43361 vulnerability?

The severity of CVE-2023-43361 vulnerability is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which software version is affected by CVE-2023-43361?

Vorbis-tools v.1.4.2 is affected by CVE-2023-43361.

4

How can a local attacker exploit CVE-2023-43361?

A local attacker can exploit CVE-2023-43361 by executing arbitrary code while converting wav files to ogg files.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2023-43361?

Yes, you can find references for CVE-2023-43361 at the following URLs: [GitHub - Xiph/Vorbis](https://github.com/xiph/vorbis), [GitHub - Xiph/Vorbis-tools](https://github.com/xiph/vorbis-tools), [GitHub - Xiph/Vorbis-tools Issue #41](https://github.com/xiph/vorbis-tools/issues/41).

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