CVE-2023-36660 Memory corruption in n/a
Memory corruption in the OCB feature of the Nettle library allows attackers to potentially execute code or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-36660?
CVE-2023-36660 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The OCB feature in libnettle in Nettle 3.9 before 3.9.1 allows memory corruption.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-36660?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Nettle Project Nettle.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36660?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-36660 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-2023-36660 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-36660 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-whjr-4v2f-wjp4, openSUSE-SU-2024:13024-1.