CVE-2023-48221

wire-avs remote format string vulnerability

Description

wire-avs provides Audio, Visual, and Signaling (AVS) functionality sure the secure messaging software Wire. Prior to versions 9.2.22 and 9.3.5, a remote format string vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code. The issue has been fixed in wire-avs 9.2.22 & 9.3.5 and is already included on all Wire products. No known workarounds are available.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.89% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: wireapp wire-avs
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/wireapp/wire-avs/security/advisories/GHSA-m4xg-fcr3-w3pq patch vendor advisory
https://github.com/wireapp/wire-avs/commit/364c3326a1331a84607bce2e17126306d39150cd patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-48221?
CVE-2023-48221 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-48221?
To fix CVE-2023-48221, 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-2023-48221 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-48221 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-48221?
CVE-2023-48221 affects wireapp wire-avs.
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