CVE-2023-38850 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the Codedoc library allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a specific component.
- 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-2023-38850?
CVE-2023-38850 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Aug 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 Michaelrsweet codedoc v.3.7 allows an attacker to cause a denial of service via the codedoc.c:1742 comppnent.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38850?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Msweet Codedoc.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38850?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38850 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-2023-38850 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38850 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ph58-3r8h-4mqg.