CVE-2023-49992: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 12, 2023
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Updated

Espeak-ng 1.52-dev was discovered to contain a Stack Buffer Overflow via the function RemoveEnding at dictionary.c.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
ubuntu/espeak-ng<1.49.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~
1.49.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~
ubuntu/espeak-ng<1.50+dfsg-6ubuntu0.1
1.50+dfsg-6ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/espeak-ng<1.50+dfsg-10ubuntu0.1
1.50+dfsg-10ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/espeak-ng<1.51+dfsg-11ubuntu0.1
1.51+dfsg-11ubuntu0.1
ubuntu/espeak-ng<1.51+dfsg-12
1.51+dfsg-12
debian/espeak-ng<=1.50+dfsg-7+deb11u1
1.51+dfsg-10+deb12u11.51+dfsg-12
Espeak-ng Espeak-ng=1.52-dev

Event History

Dec 12, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 1, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:48 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-49992?

CVE-2023-49992 has a high severity due to the presence of a stack buffer overflow in espeak-ng 1.52-dev.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-49992?

To fix CVE-2023-49992, update espeak-ng to a version higher than 1.52-dev, such as 1.51+dfsg-12 or the recommended remedied versions for your distribution.

3

What versions of espeak-ng are affected by CVE-2023-49992?

CVE-2023-49992 affects espeak-ng version 1.52-dev.

4

Can CVE-2023-49992 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2023-49992's stack buffer overflow can potentially allow remote code execution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-49992?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-49992 in discussion threads and issue trackers related to espeak-ng.

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