PT-2023-5283 · Libeconf+3 · Libeconf+3
Published
2023-03-16
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Updated
2024-07-12
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CVE-2023-30079
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
libeconf version 0.5.1
Description
The issue is related to a stack overflow vulnerability in the
read file() function of the libeconf library, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is associated with a buffer overflow in memory.Recommendations
For libeconf version 0.5.1, consider disabling the
read file() function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the getfilecontents.c module to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the read file() 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.Exploit
Stack Overflow
Memory Corruption
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Red Hat
Rocky Linux
Suse
Libeconf