CVE-2023-31284 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack buffer overflow in the illumos kernel allows local attackers to escalate privileges by performing a stat operation on a long file name in /dev/net.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-31284?
CVE-2023-31284 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 May 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
illumos illumos-gate before 676abcb has a stack buffer overflow in /dev/net, leading to privilege escalation via a stat on a long file name in /dev/net.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-31284?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Illumos Illumos-Gate.
How do I fix CVE-2023-31284?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-31284 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-2023-31284 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-31284 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-496c-rr8h-gr3w.