OSV-2023-1398 Heap-buffer-overflow in load_1

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A heap-buffer-overflow in libmagic's load_1 function allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted files.

Exploited in the wild
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Login needed
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Attackable
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Victim action needed
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Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2023-1398?

OSV-2023-1398 is a memory corruption vulnerability in file, published on 1 Nov 2024.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=376515517

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
load_1
apprentice_load
file_apprentice

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-1398?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
file OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-1398?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-1398 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-2023-1398 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-1398 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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