CVE-2023-52079

Conversion of property names to strings can trigger infinite recursion

Description

msgpackr is a fast MessagePack NodeJS/JavaScript implementation. Prior to 1.10.1, when decoding user supplied MessagePack messages, users can trigger stuck threads by crafting messages that keep the decoder stuck in a loop. The fix is available in v1.10.1. Exploits seem to require structured cloning, replacing the 0x70 extension with your own (that throws an error or does something other than recursive referencing) should mitigate the issue.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.34%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: kriszyp msgpackr
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-52079?
CVE-2023-52079 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-52079?
To fix CVE-2023-52079, 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-2023-52079 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-52079 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-2023-52079?
CVE-2023-52079 affects kriszyp msgpackr.
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