OSV-2023-278 Heap-buffer-overflow in simdutf::haswell::implementation::convert_utf8_to_utf32

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A heap-buffer-overflow in simdutf's UTF-8 to UTF-32 conversion allows attackers to cause crashes or potentially execute code via crafted input.

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-2023-278?

OSV-2023-278 is a memory corruption vulnerability in simdutf, published on 5 Apr 2023.

Official description

OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=57670

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow WRITE {*}
Crash state:
simdutf::haswell::implementation::convert_utf8_to_utf32
roundtrip.cc

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-278?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
simdutf OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-278?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-278 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-2023-278 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-278 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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