GNU cflow parser.c parse_variable_declaration denial of service
CVE-2023-2789

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
GNU
Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 May 2023

Summary

In GNU cflow version 1.7, a vulnerability has been identified in the func_body/parse_variable_declaration function within the parser.c file. This vulnerability can be exploited to induce a denial of service, affecting the availability of the application. The issue has been publicly disclosed, and the vendor was notified prior to this disclosure but did not provide a response. Users are advised to pay attention to potential exposure to this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

cflow 1.7

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

DaisyPo (VulDB User)
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