https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2023/q4/309: Mayhem: Targeted Corruption of Register and Stack Variables

Published Dec 21, 2023
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Affected Software

4 affected components
OpenSSH OpenSSH
OpenSSL OpenSSL
MySQL mysql
Sudo Sudo

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-XXXXX?

The severity of CVE-2023-XXXXX is considered high due to the potential impact on security-sensitive code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-XXXXX?

To fix CVE-2023-XXXXX, implement the recommended mitigation strategies outlined in the associated paper.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-XXXXX?

CVE-2023-XXXXX affects OpenSSH, OpenSSL, MySQL, and Sudo.

4

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

The potential impacts of CVE-2023-XXXXX include unauthorized access or control over security-sensitive operations.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-XXXXX?

CVE-2023-XXXXX is a targeted corruption vulnerability that can affect register and stack variables through fault injection.

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