Espeak-Ng · Espeak-Ng · CVE-2023-49993
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Espeak-ng version 1.52-dev
**Description**
The issue is related to a buffer overflow in the `ReadClause()` function of the Espeak speech synthesizer, which occurs due to the lack of size checking for input data. This can potentially allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is associated with the `readclause.c` file.
**Recommendations**
For Espeak-ng version 1.52-dev, consider disabling the `ReadClause()` function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the `readclause.c` file to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the `ReadClause()` function in sensitive operations until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.