CVE-2023-40998 Memory corruption in n/a
A remote attacker can cause a denial of service in the O-RAN RMR library via a buffer overflow in packet size handling.
- 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-2023-40998?
CVE-2023-40998 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 the packet size component.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-40998?
It affects 1 product.
Products include O-Ran-Sc Ric Message Router.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40998?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-40998 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-2023-40998 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-40998 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36rc-cq5x-rrpx.