CVE-2023-3471 Memory corruption in KW Watcher
A buffer overflow in Panasonic KW Watcher allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, requiring users to apply vendor patches.
- 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-2023-3471?
CVE-2023-3471 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Panasonic KW Watcher, published on 6 Sep 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
Buffer overflow vulnerability in Panasonic KW Watcher versions 1.00 through 2.82 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-3471?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Panasonic Kw Watcher.
How do I fix CVE-2023-3471?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-3471 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-2023-3471 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-3471 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Panasonic KW Watcher
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pxmj-gv2v-88g9.