CVE-2023-26916
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.99%
Last modified
CVE-2023-26916 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. libyang from v2.0.164 to v2.1.30 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the function lys_parse_mem at lys_parse_mem.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libyang from v2.0.164 to v2.1.30 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the function lys_parse_mem at lys_parse_mem.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cesnet | Libyang | >= 2.0.164, <= 2.1.30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
References
- https://github.com/CESNET/libyang/issues/1979Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/CESNET/libyang/issues/1979Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-26916?
libyang from v2.0.164 to v2.1.30 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference via the function lys_parse_mem at lys_parse_mem.c.
How severe is CVE-2023-26916?
CVE-2023-26916 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26916?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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