CVE-2023-23301

The `news` MonkeyC operation code in CIQ API version 1.0.0 through 4.1.7 fails to check that string resources are not extending past the end of the expected…

published May 23, 2023

CVSS
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EPSS
1%
Percentile
64.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky string resource issue in the CIQ API could lead to some unexpected behavior! 🎭 Think of it like a cookbook where the last recipe is written on the edge of the page. If a cook tries to follow it without checking, they might end up with a dish that’s far too salty—or even burnt! An attacker could craft a malicious CIQ application that pushes a string resource beyond its limits, potentially leading to memory access issues. This could cause crashes or erratic behavior in the GarminOS TVM component. While it’s not currently exploited, the risk is there, and it’s better to be safe than sorry!

Put simply

Think of it like a cookbook where the last recipe is written on the edge of the page. If a cook tries to follow it without checking, they might end up with a dish that’s far too salty—or even burnt! The `news` MonkeyC operation code fails to validate string resource lengths, allowing for out-of-bounds memory access when a string exceeds its expected section length.

What to do

An attacker could craft a malicious CIQ application that pushes a string resource beyond its limits, potentially leading to memory access issues. This could cause crashes or erratic behavior in the GarminOS TVM component. While it’s not currently exploited, the risk is there, and it’s better to be safe than sorry! Developers should patch to CIQ API version 4.1.8 or later to address this vulnerability. Additionally, review your applications for any CIQ operations using string resources and ensure they validate lengths properly. Don't let this slip through the cracks! You've got this! Keep your code clean and secure, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01057 · 64.2th percentile
Published
2023-05-23T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 MAY 00:00Z
    The `news` MonkeyC operation code in CIQ API version 1.0.0 through 4.1.7 fails to check that string resources are not extending past the end of the expected…
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