CVE-2023-49606: , CVE-2023-40533: memory safety vulnerabilities in tinyproxy <=1.11.1

Published May 1, 2024
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Updated

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in the HTTP Connection Headers parsing in Tinyproxy 1.11.1 and Tinyproxy 1.10.0. A specially crafted HTTP header can trigger reuse of previously freed memory, which leads to memory corruption and could lead to remote code execution. An attacker needs to make an unauthenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/tinyproxy<=1.10.0-5
1.10.0-5+deb11u11.11.1-2.1+deb12u11.11.2-1
Tinyproxy Project Tinyproxy=1.10.0
Tinyproxy Project Tinyproxy=1.11.1

Event History

May 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyAffected Software
May 7, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:07 PM
News Published
via BleepingComputer·05:09 PM
Jan 8, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:26 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·12:27 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49606?

CVE-2023-49606 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-49606?

To fix CVE-2023-49606, upgrade Tinyproxy to version 1.11.2 or later, or to versions 1.10.0-5+deb11u1 or 1.11.1-2.1+deb12u1.

3

What causes the vulnerability CVE-2023-49606?

CVE-2023-49606 is caused by a use-after-free vulnerability in the HTTP Connection Headers parsing of Tinyproxy.

4

Which versions of Tinyproxy are affected by CVE-2023-49606?

Affected versions of Tinyproxy include 1.10.0 up to 1.10.0-5 and 1.11.1 up to 1.11.1-2.1.

5

Can CVE-2023-49606 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2023-49606 can be exploited remotely, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

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