CVE-2023-50234

Hancom Office Cell XLS File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Hancom Office Cell XLS File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Hancom Office Cell. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of XLS files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-20386.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
EPSS 1.55% Top 20%
Affected: Hancom Office
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50234?
CVE-2023-50234 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50234?
To fix CVE-2023-50234, 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-2023-50234 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-50234 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-50234?
CVE-2023-50234 affects Hancom Office.
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