OSV-2023-273 Heap-buffer-overflow in add_complete_typeobj

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in the DDS library allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted input.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2023-273?

OSV-2023-273 is a memory corruption vulnerability in cyclonedds, published on 3 Apr 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=57614

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 8
Crash state:
add_complete_typeobj
ddsi_xt_type_add_typeobj
ddsi_type_add_typeobj

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-273?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
cyclonedds OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-273?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-273 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-2023-273 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-273 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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