CVE-2023-40997 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A remote attacker can cause a denial of service in the O-RAN RMR library by sending a crafted packet that triggers a buffer overflow.

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-2023-40997?

CVE-2023-40997 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in O-RAN Software Community ric-plt-lib-rmr v.4.9.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a crafted packet.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40997?

It affects 1 product.

Products include O-Ran-Sc Ric Message Router.

How do I fix CVE-2023-40997?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40997 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-2023-40997 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40997 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-36gh-r3cw-vgj5.

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