CVE-2023-50434

Description

emdns_resolve_raw in emdns.c in emdns through fbd1eef calls strlen with an input that may not be '\0' terminated, leading to a stack-based buffer over-read. This can be triggered by a remote adversary that can send DNS requests to the emdns server. The impact could vary depending on the system libraries, compiler, and processor architecture. Code before be565c3 is unaffected.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.24%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-50434?
CVE-2023-50434 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-50434?
To fix CVE-2023-50434, 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-2023-50434 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-50434 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.
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