CVE-2023-38961

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer Overflwo vulnerability in JerryScript Project jerryscript v.3.0.0 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via the scanner_is_context_needed component in js-scanner-until.c.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 5.94% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/jerryscript-project/jerryscript/issues/5092 vendor advisory issue tracking exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38961?
CVE-2023-38961 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38961?
To fix CVE-2023-38961, 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-2023-38961 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-38961 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~6% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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