CVE-2023-49993: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 12, 2023
·Updated
Espeak-ng 1.52-dev was discovered to contain a Buffer Overflow via the function ReadClause at readclause.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
Remediation
Patch Available
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-49993?
CVE-2023-49993 has a high severity due to the potential for a buffer overflow that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-49993?
To fix CVE-2023-49993, update to a version of Espeak-ng that is patched against this vulnerability, such as 1.49.2+dfsg-1ubuntu0.1~ for Ubuntu Bionic or other remedied versions for different distributions.
3
What is the affected software version for CVE-2023-49993?
CVE-2023-49993 affects Espeak-ng version 1.52-dev.
4
Is CVE-2023-49993 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2023-49993 may be exploited remotely if the vulnerable software is exposed to untrusted inputs.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-49993?
CVE-2023-49993 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.