CVE-2023-33802 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can cause a denial of service in SumatraPDF Reader by tricking users into opening a crafted text file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-33802?
CVE-2023-33802 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Jul 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 SumatraPDF Reader v3.4.6 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted text file.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-33802?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sumatrapdfreader Sumatrapdf.
How do I fix CVE-2023-33802?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-33802 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-2023-33802 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-33802 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhq9-63xw-5x49.