OSV-2023-356 Heap-buffer-overflow in pdf_nextobject

Not scored Published

A heap-buffer-overflow in pdf_nextobject allows attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute code via malicious PDF files.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is OSV-2023-356?

OSV-2023-356 is a memory corruption vulnerability in clamav, published on 30 Apr 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, 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=58475

Crash type: Heap-buffer-overflow READ 1
Crash state:
pdf_nextobject
find_length
pdf_extract_obj

Which versions are affected by OSV-2023-356?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
clamav OSS-FuzzAll versionsNone

How do I fix OSV-2023-356?

No fix has been published for OSV-2023-356 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-2023-356 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of OSV-2023-356 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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