CVE-2023-40968 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in timg allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted input.

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

What is CVE-2023-40968?

CVE-2023-40968 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Sep 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in hzeller timg v.1.5.1 and before allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via the 0x61200000045c address.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40968?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Hzeller Timg.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40968?

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-2023-40968 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-40968 exists.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-40968, GHSA-95jx-6mh2-xj7p, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-40968.

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