CVE-2023-4590

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in Frhed

Description

Buffer overflow vulnerability in Frhed hex editor, affecting version 1.6.0. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a long filename argument through the Structured Exception Handler (SEH) registers.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.42%
Third-Party Advisory incibe.es
Affected: Frhed Frhed
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/buffer-overflow-vulnerability-frhed third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4590?
CVE-2023-4590 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4590?
To fix CVE-2023-4590, 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-2023-4590 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4590 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-2023-4590?
CVE-2023-4590 affects Frhed Frhed .
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