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CVE-2023-27882

9.0 · CRITICAL

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server form boundary functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP v3.01.01.

Published Nov 14, 2023CWE-122EPSS 1.78%

Overview

CVE-2023-27882 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the HTTP Server form boundary functionality of Weston Embedded uC-HTTP v3.01.01. A specially crafted network packet can lead to code execution. An attacker can send a malicious packet to trigger this vulnerability.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1733Reftalosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1733Refwww.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1733

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-27882?

CVE-2023-27882 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 14, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2023-27882?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-27882?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-27882?

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