CVE-2023-5156
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.34%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5156 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the GNU C Library. A recent fix for CVE-2023-4806 introduced the potential for a memory leak, which may result in an application crash.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in the GNU C Library. A recent fix for CVE-2023-4806 introduced the potential for a memory leak, which may result in an application crash.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Glibc | >= 2.34, < 2.39 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5156Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2240541Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=30884Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5156Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2240541Issue Tracking, Patch
- https://sourceware.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=30884Issue Tracking, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5156?
A flaw was found in the GNU C Library. A recent fix for CVE-2023-4806 introduced the potential for a memory leak, which may result in an application crash.
How severe is CVE-2023-5156?
CVE-2023-5156 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5156?
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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