CVE-2023-2789

Public Exploit
GNU cflow parser.c parse_variable_declaration denial of service

Description

A vulnerability was found in GNU cflow 1.7. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function func_body/parse_variable_declaration of the file parser.c. The manipulation leads to denial of service. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-229373 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Category

3.5
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: GNU cflow
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://vuldb.com/?id.229373 third party advisory vdb entry permissions required technical description
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.229373 signature third party advisory permissions required
https://github.com/DaisyPo/fuzzing-vulncollect/blob/main/cflow/stack-overflow/parser.c/README.md related third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/DaisyPo/fuzzing-vulncollect/files/11343936/poc-file.zip exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2789?
CVE-2023-2789 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-2789?
To fix CVE-2023-2789, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-2789 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-2789 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-2789?
CVE-2023-2789 affects GNU cflow.
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