CWE
119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-49992: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Dec 12 2023(Updated: )

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

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Espeak-ng Espeak-ng=1.52-dev
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+deb12u1
1.51+dfsg-12

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

  • 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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