CVE-2023-30382 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via a buffer overflow in the Half-Life game client executable.
- 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-2023-30382?
CVE-2023-30382 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 May 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 buffer overflow in the component hl.exe of Valve Half-Life up to 5433873 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by supplying crafted parameters.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-30382?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Valvesoftware Half-Life.
How do I fix CVE-2023-30382?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-30382 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-30382 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-30382 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vm4v-c52h-646f.