Stack-based Buffer Overflow in async-sockets-cpp Product
CVE-2023-38632
9.8CRITICAL
Key Information:
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 21 July 2023
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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC
What is CVE-2023-38632?
The async-sockets-cpp library up to version 0.3.1 is susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow when handling malformed TCP packets. This vulnerability occurs in the tcpsocket.hpp file, allowing attackers to potentially exploit this weakness to execute arbitrary code, disrupt services, or cause application crashes. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate this security risk.
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.