CVE-2023-50628

Name: CVE-2023-50628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-12-20T09:15:07.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-50628 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libming version 0.4.8, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via parser.c component.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libming version 0.4.8, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via parser.c component.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.24%

65.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libming	Libming	0.4.8

References

https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/289Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/libming/libming/pull/290Patch
https://github.com/libming/libming/issues/289Exploit, Issue Tracking
https://github.com/libming/libming/pull/290Patch

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-50628?

Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libming version 0.4.8, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and obtain sensitive information via parser.c component.

How severe is CVE-2023-50628?

CVE-2023-50628 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-50628?

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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Source: NVD / NIST