CVE-2023-40305
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2023-40305 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. GNU indent 2.2.13 has a heap-based buffer overflow in search_brace in indent.c via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
GNU indent 2.2.13 has a heap-based buffer overflow in search_brace in indent.c via a crafted file.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Indent | 2.2.13 |
References
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?64503Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?64503Exploit, Issue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-40305?
GNU indent 2.2.13 has a heap-based buffer overflow in search_brace in indent.c via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2023-40305?
CVE-2023-40305 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40305?
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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