CVE-2023-50965 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in Micro HTTP Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI.

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-2023-50965?

CVE-2023-50965 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In MicroHttpServer (aka Micro HTTP Server) through 4398570, _ReadStaticFiles in lib/middleware.c allows a stack-based buffer overflow and potentially remote code execution via a long URI.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-50965?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Starnight Micro Http Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50965?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-50965 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-2023-50965 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-50965 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-53f2-8mjf-vj4j.

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