OSV-2023-1119 Segv on unknown address in FunctionCompiler::compileReturn

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A segmentation fault in WasmEdge's AOT compiler allows attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted WebAssembly modules.

Exploited in the wild
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
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What is OSV-2023-1119?

OSV-2023-1119 is a memory corruption vulnerability in wasmedge, published on 6 Nov 2023.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=63885

Crash type: Segv on unknown address
Crash state:
FunctionCompiler::compileReturn
WasmEdge::AOT::Compiler::compile
WasmEdge::AOT::Compiler::compile

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-1119?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including wasmedge.

PackageAffectedFixed in
wasmedge OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-1119?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-1119 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 OSV-2023-1119 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-1119 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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