CVE-2023-38197
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.08%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38197 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Qt before 5.15.15, 6.x before 6.2.10, and 6.3.x through 6.5.x before 6.5.3. There are infinite loops in recursive entity expansion.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Qt before 5.15.15, 6.x before 6.2.10, and 6.3.x through 6.5.x before 6.5.3. There are infinite loops in recursive entity expansion.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qt | Qt | < 5.15.15 |
| Qt | Qt | >= 6.0.0, < 6.2.10 |
| Qt | Qt | >= 6.3.0, < 6.5.3 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38197?
An issue was discovered in Qt before 5.15.15, 6.x before 6.2.10, and 6.3.x through 6.5.x before 6.5.3. There are infinite loops in recursive entity expansion.
How severe is CVE-2023-38197?
CVE-2023-38197 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38197?
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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