CVE-2023-40295 Memory corruption in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in the Boron library allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2023-40295?

CVE-2023-40295 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

libboron in Boron 2.0.8 has a heap-based buffer overflow in ur_strInitUtf8 at string.c.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40295?

It affects 1 product.

Products include 0branch Boron.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40295?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40295 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-2023-40295 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40295 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v263-ghf9-h2rx.

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