CVE-2023-53879

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.18%

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CVE-2023-53879 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. NVClient 5.0 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the user configuration contact field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can overwrite 846 bytes of memory by pasting a crafted payload into the contact box, causing a denial of service condition.. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NVClient 5.0 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the user configuration contact field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can overwrite 846 bytes of memory by pasting a crafted payload into the contact box, causing a denial of service condition.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EyemaxsystemsNvclient5.0

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Timeline

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Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-53879?
NVClient 5.0 contains a stack buffer overflow vulnerability in the user configuration contact field that allows attackers to crash the application. Attackers can overwrite 846 bytes of memory by pasting a crafted payload into the contact box, causing a denial of service condition.
How severe is CVE-2023-53879?
CVE-2023-53879 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-53879?
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