CVE-2023-45935: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 27, 2024
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Updated

Qt 6 through 6.6 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the function QXcbConnection::initializeAllAtoms(). NOTE: this is disputed because it is not expected that an X application should continue to run when there is arbitrary anomalous behavior from the X server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Qt QT>=6.0<6.6

Event History

Mar 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45935?

CVE-2023-45935 has a severity that can lead to application crashes due to a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-45935?

To fix CVE-2023-45935, upgrade to Qt version 6.6 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2023-45935?

CVE-2023-45935 affects all versions of Qt from 6.0 up to 6.6.

4

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2023-45935?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits specifically targeting CVE-2023-45935.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2023-45935?

The potential impacts of CVE-2023-45935 include application instability and unexpected crashes.

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