CVE-2023-43641

Public Exploit
libcue vulnerable to out-of-bounds array access

Description

libcue provides an API for parsing and extracting data from CUE sheets. Versions 2.2.1 and prior are vulnerable to out-of-bounds array access. A user of the GNOME desktop environment can be exploited by downloading a cue sheet from a malicious webpage. Because the file is saved to `~/Downloads`, it is then automatically scanned by tracker-miners. And because it has a .cue filename extension, tracker-miners use libcue to parse the file. The file exploits the vulnerability in libcue to gain code execution. This issue is patched in version 2.3.0.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 79.05% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory github.blog Third-Party Advisory debian.org
Affected: lipnitsk libcue
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-43641?
CVE-2023-43641 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-43641?
To fix CVE-2023-43641, 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-2023-43641 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-43641 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~79% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-43641?
CVE-2023-43641 affects lipnitsk libcue.
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