CVE-2023-46045 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds read in Graphviz allows attackers to cause denial of service or disclose information via a crafted config6a 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-2023-46045?
CVE-2023-46045 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2024. 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
Graphviz 2.36.0 through 9.x before 10.0.1 has an out-of-bounds read via a crafted config6a file. NOTE: exploitability may be uncommon because this file is typically owned by root.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46045?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (10)
graphviz-addons SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 15 SP4 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
graphviz-addons SUSE:Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension 15 SP5 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
graphviz SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Basesystem 15 SP5 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
graphviz-addons SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP5 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
graphviz-addons SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Desktop Applications 15 SP6 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
graphviz-addons SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Development Tools 15 SP5 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
graphviz-addons SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP5 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
graphviz-addons SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Server Applications 15 SP5 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
graphviz openSUSE:Leap 15.5 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
graphviz-addons openSUSE:Leap 15.5 | All versions | 2.48.0-150400.3.3.1 |
Products include Graphviz Graphviz.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46045?
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-2023-46045 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46045 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as AZL-34237, AZL-34768, BELL-CVE-2023-46045, CLSA-2025-1753376162, CLSA-2026-1776698705, DEBIAN-CVE-2023-46045 and 9 more.