OSV-2023-1263 Heap-buffer-overflow in js_is_live_code

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the JavaScript engine allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted scripts.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2023-1263?

OSV-2023-1263 is a memory corruption vulnerability in quickjs, published on 7 Dec 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=64726

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
js_is_live_code
js_parse_statement_or_decl
js_parse_block

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-1263?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
quickjs OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-1263?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-1263 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-2023-1263 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-1263 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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