CVE-2023-40305 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in GNU indent allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted file.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2023-40305?
CVE-2023-40305 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 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
GNU indent 2.2.13 has a heap-based buffer overflow in search_brace in indent.c via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40305?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (6)
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15 SP4 | All versions | 2.2.11-150000.3.6.1 |
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15 SP5 | All versions | 2.2.11-150000.3.6.1 |
indent SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 2.2.10-38.6.1 |
indent openSUSE:Leap 15.4 | All versions | 2.2.11-150000.3.6.1 |
indent openSUSE:Leap 15.5 | All versions | 2.2.11-150000.3.6.1 |
indent openSUSE:Tumbleweed | All versions | 2.2.13-2.1 |
Products include Gnu Indent.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40305?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-40305 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40305 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as AZL-43837, AZL-45015, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-40305, GHSA-9rpm-p244-mjrf, MGASA-2023-0274, OESA-2023-1552 and 8 more.