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CVE-2023-47212

Fedoraproject Fedora buffer overflow

9.8 CRITICALPublic exploitEPSS 1.41%
  1. Published1 May 2024

Description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the comment functionality of stb _vorbis.c v1.22. A specially crafted .ogg file can lead to an out-of-bounds write. An attacker can provide a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Nothings Stb Vorbis.c1.22
Fedoraproject Fedora38 · 39 · 40

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-47212 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-47212 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.41%.

How severe is CVE-2023-47212?

CVE-2023-47212 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-47212?

Affected products include Nothings Stb Vorbis.c, Fedoraproject Fedora.

How do I fix CVE-2023-47212?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.