OSV-2023-343 Heap-buffer-overflow in _libssh2_ntohu32
A heap-buffer-overflow in libssh2 allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via crafted packets.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is OSV-2023-343?
OSV-2023-343 is a memory corruption vulnerability in libssh2, published on 25 Apr 2023. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OSS-Fuzz report: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=58291
Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
_libssh2_ntohu32
packet_authagent_open
_libssh2_packet_add
Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-343?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including libssh2.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
libssh2 OSS-Fuzz | All versions | None |
How do I fix OSV-2023-343?
No fix has been published for OSV-2023-343 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-2023-343 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-343 in the wild and no public exploit code.