Buffer Overflow in O-RAN Software Community Product
CVE-2023-40998

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

O-ran-sc

Status
Ric Message Router
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 August 2023

What is CVE-2023-40998?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in O-RAN Software Community's ric-plt-lib-rmr version 4.9.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to exploit the packet size component, potentially leading to a denial of service. Attackers can manipulate the buffer to disrupt the normal operations of the software, impacting its availability and performance.

References

https://jira.o-ran-sc.org/browse/RIC-989
https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/23/l/the-curren...

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

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