Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in GNU Indent by GNU
CVE-2023-40305

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Indent
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-40305?

In GNU Indent version 2.2.13, a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the function 'search_brace' located in 'indent.c'. This flaw can be exploited through a specially crafted input file, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution and unauthorized access to the system. Users are advised to review their usage of the affected versions and update to safer releases as soon as possible.

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References

https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?64503
https://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/indent/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-ann...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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