CVE-2023-38961 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in the JerryScript JavaScript engine allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the scanner component.
- 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-2023-38961?
CVE-2023-38961 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Jerryscript Jerryscript, published on 21 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer Overflwo vulnerability in JerryScript Project jerryscript v.3.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the scanner_is_context_needed component in js-scanner-until.c.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38961?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jerryscript Jerryscript.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38961?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38961 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-2023-38961 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38961 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Jerryscript Jerryscript
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9w63-m7q9-mjhm, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-38961.