CVE-2023-46442

Name: CVE-2023-46442
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-24T17:15:45.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-46442 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An infinite loop in the retrieveActiveBody function of Soot before v4.4.1 under Java 8 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An infinite loop in the retrieveActiveBody function of Soot before v4.4.1 under Java 8 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.92%

55.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

References

Timeline

Published: May 24, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-46442?

An infinite loop in the retrieveActiveBody function of Soot before v4.4.1 under Java 8 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS).

How severe is CVE-2023-46442?

CVE-2023-46442 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-46442?

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Source: NVD / NIST