CVE-2023-26768 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in Liblouis allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via specific translation table functions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2023-26768?

CVE-2023-26768 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability found in Liblouis v.3.24.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the compileTranslationTable.c and lou_setDataPath functions.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-26768?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (17)
liblouis SUSE:Enterprise Storage 7All versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Enterprise Storage 7.1All versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP1-LTSSAll versions3.3.0-150000.4.16.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP2-LTSSAll versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-ESPOSAll versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing 15 SP3-LTSSAll versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP4All versions3.20.0-150400.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise Real Time 15 SP3All versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP1-LTSSAll versions3.3.0-150000.4.16.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP2-LTSSAll versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP3-LTSSAll versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP1All versions3.3.0-150000.4.16.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP2All versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 15 SP3All versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions3.11.0-150200.3.13.1
liblouis openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions3.20.0-150400.3.13.1
liblouis openSUSE:Leap 15.4All versions3.3.0-150000.4.16.1

Products include Liblouis Liblouis.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26768?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2023-26768 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-26768 exists.

Sources

Also known as AZL-25653, CLSA-2025-1745427668, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-26768, GHSA-f9h6-j58j-7972, SUSE-SU-2023:1828-1, SUSE-SU-2023:1829-1 and 2 more.

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