CVE-2023-46052 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap bounds overwrite in Sane test utility allows code execution if attacker-controlled config is used, though exploitation is disputed.
- 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-2023-46052?
CVE-2023-46052 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Mar 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
Sane 1.2.1 heap bounds overwrite in init_options() from backend/test.c via a long init_mode string in a configuration file. NOTE: this is disputed because there is no expectation that test.c code should be executed with an attacker-controlled configuration file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-46052?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sane-Project Sane Backends.
How do I fix CVE-2023-46052?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2023-46052 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-46052 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-46052, GHSA-86vw-c532-f7g7.