CVE-2023-52729 Memory corruption in n/a
An off-by-one error in SimpleNetwork allows remote attackers to cause a buffer overflow via crafted TCP packets, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.
- 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-2023-52729?
CVE-2023-52729 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 May 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
TCPServer.cpp in SimpleNetwork through 29bc615 has an off-by-one error that causes a buffer overflow when trying to add '\0' to the end of long msg data. It can be exploited via crafted TCP packets.
Weakness: CWE-120
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52729?
How do I fix CVE-2023-52729?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52729 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-2023-52729 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-52729 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7mmj-92xq-hjg8.