CVE-2023-1157 finixbit elf-parser elf_parser.cpp get_segments denial of service
A local attacker can cause a denial of service in the finixbit elf-parser library by exploiting a flaw in the get_segments function.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-1157?
CVE-2023-1157 is a low-severity denial of service vulnerability in finixbit elf-parser, published on 2 Mar 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in finixbit elf-parser. Affected is the function elf_parser::Elf_parser::get_segments of the file elf_parser.cpp. The manipulation leads to denial of service. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Continious delivery with rolling releases is used by this product. Therefore, no version details of affected nor updated releases are available. VDB-222222 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-404
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-1157?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Elf-Parser Project Elf-Parser.
How do I fix CVE-2023-1157?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-1157 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.
Is CVE-2023-1157 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-1157 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36fr-2gcj-778v.