CVE-2023-37117 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 12 Jan 2024 Updated 3 Sep 2024

A heap-use-after-free in live555 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted SETUP requests.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2023-37117?

CVE-2023-37117 is a critical use after free vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Jan 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A heap-use-after-free vulnerability was found in live555 version 2023.05.10 while handling the SETUP.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-37117?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Live555 Live555.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37117?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2023-37117 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-37117 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-37117, GHSA-hvvx-qx2r-4h8q, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-37117.