CVE-2023-36659

Description

An issue was discovered in OPSWAT MetaDefender KIOSK 4.6.1.9996. Long inputs were not properly processed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (loss of communication).

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.94% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory opswat.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.opswat.com/mdkiosk release notes product
https://docs.opswat.com/mdkiosk/release-notes/cve-2023-36659 release notes vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-36659?
CVE-2023-36659 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-36659?
To fix CVE-2023-36659, 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-2023-36659 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-36659 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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