CVE-2023-40296
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.72%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40296 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. async-sockets-cpp through 0.3.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in ReceiveFrom and Receive in udpsocket.hpp when processing malformed UDP packets.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
async-sockets-cpp through 0.3.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in ReceiveFrom and Receive in udpsocket.hpp when processing malformed UDP packets.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eminfedar | Async-Sockets-Cpp | <= 0.3.1 |
References
- https://github.com/eminfedar/async-sockets-cpp/issues/32Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/eminfedar/async-sockets-cpp/issues/32Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40296?
async-sockets-cpp through 0.3.1 has a stack-based buffer overflow in ReceiveFrom and Receive in udpsocket.hpp when processing malformed UDP packets.
How severe is CVE-2023-40296?
CVE-2023-40296 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40296?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-40296?
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