CVE-2023-32181

Stack buffer overflow in "econf_writeFile" function

Description

A Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') vulnerability in openSUSE libeconf allows for DoS via malformed configuration files This issue affects libeconf: before 0.5.2.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory https: Vendor Advisory https:
Affected: openSUSE libeconf
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2023-32181 vendor advisory broken link issue tracking
https://https://github.com/openSUSE/libeconf/issues/178 vendor advisory broken link issue tracking
https://github.com/openSUSE/libeconf/issues/178

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-32181?
CVE-2023-32181 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-32181?
To fix CVE-2023-32181, 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-2023-32181 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-32181 is being actively exploited. 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-2023-32181?
CVE-2023-32181 affects openSUSE libeconf.
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